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    Lapis Philosophorum vs. Ambre Russe

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    Ambre Russe rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Lapis Philosophorum projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Lapis Philosophorum vs. Ambre Russe
    Lapis PhilosophorumAmbre Russe
    ConcentrationExtrait de ParfumParfum
    Launched20132003
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerOlivier DurbanoMarc-Antoine Corticchiato
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Lapis Philosophorum

    Amber
    Wine
    Earthy
    Balsamic
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Sweet

    Ambre Russe

    Amber
    Smoky
    Leather
    Vodka
    Aromatic
    Animalic
    Warm Spicy
    Cinnamon

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GrapefruitRed WineRumTruffleJuniperCalamus
    VodkaChampagne
    Heart
    FrankincenseAmbergrisMint
    CinnamonLeatherTeaCorianderBirchJuniper
    Base
    MyrrhOpoponaxOakmossMusk
    AmberIncenseMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Lapis Philosophorum vs. Ambre Russe
    Lapis PhilosophorumAmbre Russe
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Durbano treats perfume like an alchemical experiment. Rum, truffle, mint, not a combination you'd expect to work, but it does. For the wearer who thinks in symbols, not just notes.Lapis Philosophorum
    Amber that means it. Not the quiet, skin-close kind. The imperial kind. If you've been searching for one that doesn't tiptoe, the Russian leather and spice will argue for you.Ambre Russe