Ambre Gris
Perris Monte CarloEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
Ambre Gris vs. Essence de Patchouli
Is Ambre Gris better than Essence de Patchouli?
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
Shared notes
RoseGeraniumWhite MuskCoumarinCedar
woodyaromaticpowderymuskybalsamicwarm spicyrose
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 Ambre Gris and Essence de Patchouli?
| Ambre Gris | Essence de Patchouli | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Gian Luca Perris | Gian Luca Perris |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Ambre Gris and Essence de Patchouli smell?
Ambre Gris
Amber
Woody
Aromatic
Vanilla
Powdery
Musky
Balsamic
Sweet
Essence de Patchouli
Woody
Powdery
Musky
Patchouli
Warm Spicy
Earthy
Rose
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Ambre Gris and Essence de Patchouli share?
Top
Artemisia
GeraniumRose
Heart
RoseGeranium
Iris
Base
AmberLabdanumVanillaWhite MuskCoumarinSandalwoodCedar
PatchouliMuskGuaiac WoodCoumarinCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
RoseGeranium
GeraniumIrisRose
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedar
Guaiac WoodCedar
Fragrance Ingredients
Coumarin
Coumarin
Musk
White Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Ambre Gris and Essence de Patchouli work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Ambre Gris or Essence de Patchouli?
| Ambre Gris | Essence de Patchouli | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Ambre Gris and Essence de Patchouli?
This is ambergris done the old way. No ozone, no aquatic trick. Just the waxy, slightly animalic sweetness of the real thing, cushioned by powder and vanilla.Ambre Gris
Patchouli gets a bad reputation for being too much. This one earns its name, earthy, camphorated, insistent, but the rose and iris keep it from overwhelming.Essence de Patchouli
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