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    Karl Lagerfeld for Him vs. Ambre Noir

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    Ambre Noir rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Karl Lagerfeld for Him vs. Ambre Noir
    Karl Lagerfeld for HimAmbre Noir
    ConcentrationEau de Toilette—
    Launched20142013
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerJean-Christophe HraultChristophe Raynaud
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Karl Lagerfeld for Him

    Powdery
    Violet
    Lavender
    Woody
    Fruity
    Citrus
    Fresh
    Aromatic

    Ambre Noir

    Amber
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Vanilla
    Lavender
    Patchouli
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LavenderMandarin orange zest
    Lavender
    Heart
    VioletGreen Apple
    CardamomCinnamonElemi resinBergamotMandarin orangeViolet leaf
    Base
    SandalwoodAmber
    AmberTonka BeanCedarVetiverPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Karl Lagerfeld for Him vs. Ambre Noir
    Karl Lagerfeld for HimAmbre Noir
    Score2.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

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    Real talk

    Clean and powdery with a synthetic edge that some love and others find divisive. The lavender-violet combo is classic fougère territory done with modern restraint.Karl Lagerfeld for Him
    Ambre Noir does not try to impress you. It is warm amber and tonka, with woody depth from cedar and earthiness from vetiver and patchouli, held together by a subtle herbal lift from lavender.Ambre Noir