88%
Very Similar
Cabaret Eau de Parfum bottle Cabaret
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2002 Year 2014
££ Price Tier £
Ambition Eau de Parfum bottle Ambition

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Cabaret
This one's a divisive beauty. Some adore its dark, smoky rose and patchouli with hints of a bygone era, calling it a cheap niche thrill. Others find the modern formulation diluted, dull, or simply dusty. It's truly a love-it-or-hate-it affair among scent enthusiasts.
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Our Verdict - Ambition
This quiet floral is for those who appreciate subtlety, rather than shouty statements. It's a gentle, personal scent that floats softly around you, making it ideal for layering or intimate moments.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 43% 48%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 5% 8%
Sweet 19% 21%
Warm 10% 10%
Woody 14% 14%
Earthy 16% 15%
Animalic 8% 4%
Fresh 12% 14%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Cabaret EdP
Ambition EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Iris 30% vs 37%

Accords

Cabaret Ambition
100%
Woody
96%
Floral
100%
92%
Rose
66%
90%
Powdery
68%
85%
Amber
48%
80%
Patchouli
72%
Balsamic
Iris
67%
65%
Musky
64%
Smoky
Fresh
61%
Earthy
48%
100%
Floral shared
96%
100%
Rose shared
92%
66%
Powdery shared
90%
68%
Amber shared
85%
48%
80%
72%
67%
65%
64%
61%
48%

Performance

Cabaret Ambition
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Cabaret

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

While some find it suitable for office wear due to its perceived subtlety, many describe a 'dirty', 'smoky' vibe and a 'night-time wear' quality, especially the original, making it better suited for dates and formal evenings. Its distinctive character, particularly the incense and patchouli, makes it too assertive for sporty activities.

Ambition

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual

Its soft sillage and gentle floral character make it perfect for office wear or casual settings where you don't want to overwhelm. While it might be too subtle for a grand formal event, its intimate nature makes it lovely for close encounters on a date.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
88%
Accord
51%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Rose, Powdery accords and Rose, Iris notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Cabaret
Ambition
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