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Abel Cobalt Amber vs Van Cleef & Arpels Ambre Imperial

Abel Cobalt Amber and Van Cleef & Arpels Ambre Imperial compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Cobalt AmberAbel20163.9★
86% alikevs
Ambre ImperialVan Cleef & Arpels20154.1★

The difference in plain words

Cobalt Amber and Ambre Imperial are very similar; both have Pink Pepper, Tonka Bean and Amber. Cobalt Amber leans more aromatic, while Ambre Imperial leans woody. They last and project about the same.

Longer lastingAbout the same
Stronger projectionAmbre Imperial
Better perceived valueAmbre Imperial
More of a night scentAbout the same

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● Cobalt Amber ● Ambre Imperial
AmberVanillaWarm SpicySweetSoft SpicyBalsamicAromaticCacao
Both share: Pink Pepper · Tonka Bean · Amber
Only in Cobalt Amber: Cardamom · Juniper Berry · Cacao · Peru Balsam
Only in Ambre Imperial: Bergamot · Vanilla · Benzoin · Woodsy Notes

Community votes

Cobalt Amber ← · → Ambre Imperial
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
good value
great value
Sillage
intimate
moderate
strong
enormous
Longevity
very weak
weak
moderate
long lasting
eternal
Gender
female
more female
unisex
more male
male

Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
≈ even
53
52
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
Ambre Imperial +5
37
42
Price valueAmbre Imperial +5
38
43
Night-ness≈ even
54
55
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
Cobalt Amber profile →Ambre Imperial profile →