Khôl de Bahreïn
Stéphane Humbert Lucas 7772013
Side by side
Khôl de Bahreïn vs. Ambre Gris
Is Khôl de Bahreïn better than Ambre Gris?
Khôl de Bahreïn rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
MuskSandalwood
amberpowderybalsamicwoodysweetmusky
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The essentials
What's different between Khôl de Bahreïn and Ambre Gris?
| Khôl de Bahreïn | Ambre Gris | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2013 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Stéphane Humbert Lucas | Gian Luca Perris |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Khôl de Bahreïn and Ambre Gris smell?
Khôl de Bahreïn
Amber
Powdery
Balsamic
Woody
Violet
Iris
Sweet
Musky
Ambre Gris
Amber
Woody
Aromatic
Vanilla
Powdery
Musky
Balsamic
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Khôl de Bahreïn and Ambre Gris share?
Top
Resinous NotesSugarViolet
Artemisia
Heart
IrisAmbergrisSandalwood
RoseGeranium
Base
Peru BalsamMusk
AmberLabdanumVanillaWhite MuskCoumarinSandalwoodCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
IrisViolet
RoseGeranium
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
SandalwoodCedar
Musk
Musk
White Musk
Resinous Notes
Resinous Notes
Labdanum
Where they fit
When and where do Khôl de Bahreïn and Ambre Gris work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Khôl de Bahreïn or Ambre Gris?
| Khôl de Bahreïn | Ambre Gris | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Khôl de Bahreïn and Ambre Gris?
Amber-heavy orientals can lean flat or headache-inducing. This one navigates that territory with real skill, its powdery notes staying aloft through sheer density and quality of materials.Khôl de Bahreïn
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
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