Oriental Express
MuglerEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
Oriental Express vs. Ambre 114
Is Oriental Express better than Ambre 114?
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
Mood overlap
SandalwoodVanilla
powderyvanillawoodyfresh spicyaromaticwarm spicybalsamic
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 Oriental Express and Ambre 114?
| Oriental Express | Ambre 114 | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2001 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jean-Christophe Hérault, Olivier Polge | Magali Senequier, Gérald Ghislain |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Oriental Express and Ambre 114 smell?
Oriental Express
Powdery
Vanilla
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Green
Musky
Ambre 114
Amber
Vanilla
Woody
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Oriental Express and Ambre 114 share?
Top
Basil
NutmegThyme
Heart
SandalwoodVanilla
PatchouliCedarwoodGeraniumRoseSandalwoodVetiver
Base
Carrot Seed
AmberVanillaBenzoinMuskTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
VanillaBenzoinTonka Bean
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
CedarwoodSandalwood
Herbaceous Notes
Basil
Thyme
Where they fit
When and where do Oriental Express and Ambre 114 work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Oriental Express or Ambre 114?
| Oriental Express | Ambre 114 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Oriental Express and Ambre 114?
It's the carrot seed that starts arguments. Earthy, dry, almost mineral, this is not a typical oriental base. But in a powdery-woody composition like this one, it works.Oriental Express
The sharp opening stops people in their tracks. Nutmeg and thyme, before the warmth kicks in. That's the whole play, bold, herbal, then amber takes over. This isn't another sweet amber.Ambre 114
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