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    Ambre des Abysses vs. Oesel

    Very similar
    Oesel by Xerjoff bottle

    Oesel

    Xerjoff
    Eau de Parfum2010
    New comparison

    Is Ambre des Abysses better than Oesel?

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Gender alignment
    JasminePatchouliOrange BlossomAmber
    white floralcitruswoodygreen

    This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.

    The essentials

    What's different between Ambre des Abysses and Oesel?

    Key facts: Ambre des Abysses vs. Oesel
    Ambre des AbyssesOesel
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20232010
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerAntoine Lie, Luca MaffeiRichard Melchio
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    How do Ambre des Abysses and Oesel smell?

    Ambre des Abysses

    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    White Floral
    Vanilla
    Citrus
    Amber
    Woody
    Green

    Oesel

    White Floral
    Citrus
    Yellow Floral
    Woody
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Ambre des Abysses and Oesel share?

    Top
    MintBergamotOrange Blossom
    Orange BlossomLemonParaguayan petigrain
    Heart
    GeraniumJasminePatchouliAmberRosemary
    AcaciaJasmineRose
    Base
    VanillaTonka BeanOakmossLeather
    Tobacco FlowerAmberCedarwoodPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Ambre des Abysses or Oesel?

    Community verdict: Ambre des Abysses vs. Oesel
    Ambre des AbyssesOesel
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Ambre des Abysses and Oesel?

    This one plays tricks on you. The name screams heavy amber, but the Mint and Orange Blossom opening keeps things airy and refined. It's Houbigant being clever, hiding the leather and oakmoss depth.Ambre des Abysses
    It's the tobacco that shifts everything. Most florals stay in their lane, polite and pretty. Oesel opens bright, agrees to play, then leans in with that amber-dusted tobacco warmth.Oesel

    Good to know

    About Ambre des Abysses vs. Oesel.