The Forward
Mind GamesEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
The Forward vs. Ambra Calabria
Is The Forward better than Ambra Calabria?
The Forward peaks in fall, while Ambra Calabria belongs to summer. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
VanillaJasmine
citrusvanillapowderyamberaromatic
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 The Forward and Ambra Calabria?
| The Forward | Ambra Calabria | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2015 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Benareau | Jorge Lee |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do The Forward and Ambra Calabria smell?
The Forward
Citrus
Vanilla
Woody
Powdery
Salty
Sweet
Amber
Aromatic
Ambra Calabria
Green
Citrus
Aromatic
Amber
Powdery
Vanilla
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Forward and Ambra Calabria share?
Top—
Green NotesBergamotGalbanum
Heart
SaltTonka BeanJasmine"Jasmine
Coriander SeedJasmine
Base
VanillaSandalwoodCashmeran
AmberVanillaMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, The Forward or Ambra Calabria?
| The Forward | Ambra Calabria | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about The Forward and Ambra Calabria?
The Forward plays a clever game. That salt note in the heart is not a gimmick, it actually makes the honey citrus and vanilla work harder, feel more interesting than they would alone.The Forward
Most fresh fragrances don't last, a little citrus, a little clean skin, gone by noon. Ambra Calabria doesn't. The green opening is legitimately leafy, not synthetic.Ambra Calabria
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