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    Ambre de Siam vs. Suma Oriental

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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: Ambre de Siam vs. Suma Oriental
    Ambre de SiamSuma Oriental
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20152015
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerAmelie BourgeoisAmelie Bourgeois, Anne‑Sophie Behaghel
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Ambre de Siam

    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Powdery
    Citrus
    Patchouli
    Fresh

    Suma Oriental

    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Patchouli
    Cacao
    Rum
    Earthy
    Sweet
    Vanilla

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

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

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Ambre de Siam vs. Suma Oriental
    Ambre de SiamSuma Oriental
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    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