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    Side by side

    Encens Imperial vs. Ambra Aurea

    Strikingly similar
    New comparison

    Ambra Aurea wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Encens Imperial vs. Ambra Aurea
    Encens ImperialAmbra Aurea
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20171998
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Encens Imperial

    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic
    Metallic
    Sweet

    Ambra Aurea

    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic
    Smoky
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Saffron
    AmberMyrrhFrankincense
    Heart
    Myrrh
    AmberIncenseMyrrh
    Base
    Benzoin
    AmberMyrrhFrankincense

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Encens Imperial vs. Ambra Aurea
    Encens ImperialAmbra Aurea
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours10+ hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Warm, smoky, resinous. This is for someone who wants presence, not performance. The myrrh runs the show. Benzoin sweetens the smoke without making it soft. Bold enough to argue with.Encens Imperial
    This isn't the amber that fades after two hours. It builds. The opening is rich and chewy, almost overwhelming for the first twenty minutes, before settling into something that's part perfume, part.Ambra Aurea