Question 1

What's the difference between Ambrosiae and Lavs?

Accepted Answer

Ambrosiae is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Extra Virgo (2025) dominated by Musky accords. Lavs is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Filippo Sorcinelli (2014) leaning on Amber accords. They share 3 accords: Warm Spicy, Amber, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Ambrosiae or Lavs?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Ambrosiae scores 4.14/5 vs Lavs at 4.23/5. Lavs's standout strength: Evocative and imaginative scent profiles that create emotional experiences. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Ambrosiae and Lavs smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Lavs: The r/fragrance community highly regards these Filippo Sorcinelli fragrances for their evocative, mood-driven character and strong incense/woody profiles.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Ambrosiae or Lavs?

Accepted Answer

Lavs: Strong performance in incense and woody fragrance categories Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Ambrosiae vs Lavs?

Accepted Answer

Ambrosiae scores highest for winter wear; Lavs scores highest for fall wear. Ambrosiae leans evening, Lavs leans evening.

Ambrosiae vs Lavs

Comparison Summary

Unique to Lavs (12)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Lavs

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Attribute	Ambrosiae	Lavs
Brand	Extra Virgo	Filippo Sorcinelli
Year	2025	2014
Rating	4.14	4.23
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	12