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    Rocca della Signoria vs. Ambra

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    Ambra

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    Eau de Toilette1989
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    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Rocca della Signoria vs. Ambra
    Rocca della SignoriaAmbra
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20111989
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerIrisNobile
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Rocca della Signoria

    Woody
    Soft Spicy
    Anis
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Balsamic
    Smoky
    Patchouli

    Ambra

    Amber
    Woody
    Vanilla
    Balsamic
    Aromatic
    Sweet
    Fresh Spicy
    Citrus

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Star AniseBergamot
    Fir ResinLemonBergamotCorianderGeraniumRose
    Heart
    Frankincense
    LabdanumPatchouliStyrax
    Base
    CedarwoodSandalwoodPatchouli
    AmberVanillaOpoponaxMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Rocca della Signoria vs. Ambra
    Rocca della SignoriaAmbra
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

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    Real talk

    The anise here isn't sharp ouzo, it's coastal fog, sweet and pleasant. What follows is a frankincense-heavy drydown that rewards those who prefer resinous, assertive fragrances.Rocca della Signoria
    The fir resin opening sets a tone that not everyone finds immediately welcoming. It's the element that divides, those who find it compelling tend to return.Ambra