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Ambergris vs Obsession

A side-by-side read of the two reference entries: house, year, market position, accords and note pyramids — then how much material they actually share.

5Shared notes
6Shared accords
28Overlap score

Side by side

AmbergrisObsession
HouseAmouageCalvin Klein
Launched—1985
Marketed asunisexwomen
Concentration——
Dominant familyAmber & ResinousAmber & Resinous
Community rating4.21/5 (34)3.73/5 (10,640)
Top accordsamber animalic woody powderyamber warm spicy woody powdery
Top notesAmbergris Sandalwood Musk Amber RoseVanilla Basil Bergamot
Heart notes—Spices Sandalwood Coriander Oakmoss Cedar
Base notes—Amber Incense Vanilla Civet Musk
Recorded notes616

The two share 5 recorded notes (Amber, Cedar, Musk, Rose, Sandalwood) and 6 accords (amber, animalic, balsamic, musky, powdery, woody). Material overlap score: 28 points.

Where they differ

Ambergris adds Ambergris. Obsession adds Basil Bergamot Civet Coriander Incense Jasmine.

Both entries

See also: perfumes similar to Ambergris · perfumes similar to Obsession.

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