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    Suma Oriental vs. Ambre de Siam

    Very similar
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    Suma Oriental rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Ambre de Siam projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Suma Oriental vs. Ambre de Siam
    Suma OrientalAmbre de Siam
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20152015
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois, Anne‑Sophie BehaghelAmelie Bourgeois
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Suma Oriental

    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Patchouli
    Cacao
    Rum
    Earthy
    Sweet
    Vanilla

    Ambre de Siam

    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Powdery
    Citrus
    Patchouli
    Fresh

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    RumCacao PodCypriol
    BergamotGinger
    Heart
    Patchouli
    AmberSaffron
    Base
    Tonka BeanSandalwoodCashmere WoodMuskGuaiac WoodClearwood
    PatchouliWhite MuskCashmeranBenzoinSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Suma Oriental vs. Ambre de Siam
    Suma OrientalAmbre de Siam
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours2-4 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Suma Oriental is not a safe blind buy. The rum and cocoa opening is bold, and the patchouli heart makes no apologies. If you enjoy earthy, woody compositions with a touch of sweetness, this rewards.Suma Oriental
    The ginger is the point, bright, almost effervescent, cutting through the amber warmth before everything settles into warm wood and powder. It's unexpected. It works.Ambre de Siam