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    Ambre Noir vs. 1881 Signature

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    1881 Signature rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Ambre Noir vs. 1881 Signature
    Ambre Noir1881 Signature
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20132017
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerChristophe RaynaudNadège Le Garlantezec
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Ambre Noir

    Amber
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Vanilla
    Lavender
    Patchouli
    Sweet

    1881 Signature

    Fresh Spicy
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Leather
    Aromatic
    Animalic
    Woody
    Citrus

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Lavender
    Black PepperNutmegCypressGrapefruit
    Heart
    CardamomCinnamonElemi resinBergamotMandarin orangeViolet leaf
    CardamomLabdanumLeather
    Base
    AmberTonka BeanCedarVetiverPatchouli
    AmberPatchouliVetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Ambre Noir vs. 1881 Signature
    Ambre Noir1881 Signature
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

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    Real talk

    Ambre Noir does not try to impress you. It is warm amber and tonka, with woody depth from cedar and earthiness from vetiver and patchouli, held together by a subtle herbal lift from lavender.Ambre Noir
    Some fragrances perform. This one doesn't need to. The leather-and-warm-spice signature earns its place as a reliable daily choice, especially given the lasting power and what you're paying for.1881 Signature