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    Side by side

    Oud Ambroisie vs. Madras Cardamom

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Oud Ambroisie projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Oud Ambroisie vs. Madras Cardamom
    Oud AmbroisieMadras Cardamom
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20162019
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerIlias ErmenidisMarie Salamagne
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Oud Ambroisie

    Honey
    Oud
    Woody
    Rose
    Sweet
    Floral
    Patchouli
    Warm Spicy

    Madras Cardamom

    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Woody
    Coffee
    Citrus
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CardamomBergamotPink Pepper
    Heart
    RosePatchouli
    Brazilian coffeeCedarwood
    Base
    CedarwoodOudProvençal Honey
    VetiverLabdanumVanillaAmbroxan

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Oud Ambroisie vs. Madras Cardamom
    Oud AmbroisieMadras Cardamom
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The oud here isn't raw or medicinal. It's been tamed by Provençal honey until it reads as rich, golden wood rather than barnyard drama. If you've been curious about oud but found the genre too.Oud Ambroisie
    The coffee-cardamom pairing is the real hook here, and it works. Not everyone wants that much spice at the top, but for those who do, this is the version that commits.Madras Cardamom