What's the difference between Colette 19 and Ambrette 9?+
Colette 19 is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Le Labo (2017) dominated by Citrus accords. Ambrette 9 is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Le Labo (2006) leaning on Musky accords. They share 3 accords: Citrus, Fresh, Powdery.
Which is better, Colette 19 or Ambrette 9?+
By community rating, Colette 19 scores 4.27/5 vs Ambrette 9 at 3.71/5. Ambrette 9's standout strength: Beautiful, soft and fresh fragrance with lovely pear/fruity character. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Colette 19 and Ambrette 9 smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Ambrette 9: Ambrette 9 is widely appreciated for its beautiful, soft pear and musky character, but the community consensus is that it suffers from severe performance issues with minimal projection and short longevity.
Which lasts longer, Colette 19 or Ambrette 9?+
Ambrette 9: Extremely weak projection and sillage - difficult to smell on yourself or others Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Colette 19 vs Ambrette 9?+
Colette 19 scores highest for spring wear; Ambrette 9 scores highest for all seasons wear. Colette 19 leans daytime, Ambrette 9 leans daytime.
