#006 Boxer vs Amberness
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
#006 Boxer takes 3 of 5 categories.
#006 BoxerChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
AmbernessChoose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
#006 Boxer3/5
Amberness2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Amberness
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- #006 Boxer
- Sillage & projection
- #006 Boxer
- Value for money
- Amberness
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- #006 Boxer
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
#006 BoxerHUNQAmbernessBMW FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.28/ 5 · 61 votes
Have 29%Had 11%Want 60%
3.48/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 32%Had 1%Want 66%
Category winnerAmbernessRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate18%Love
38%Like
18%Ok
7%Dislike
20%Hate
61 votes
26%Love
22%Like
30%Ok
17%Dislike
4%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity#006 Boxer
Sillage#006 Boxer
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAmbernessBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody86%
fresh spicy72%
green58%
amber44%
earthy30%
aromatic100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
woody77%
fresh spicy69%
citrus61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
RosemaryRed ThymeGrapefruitBergamotBigaradePetitgrain Paraguay
Heart2-4 hrs
CuminGreen LeavesNutmegVioletGeraniumRose
Base6-8+ hrs
VetiverPatchouliStyraxPine TreeCade oilClary SageIso E SuperAmbroxan
Top
Guatemalan CardamomClary SageBergamot
Heart
GeraniumMadagascar VanillaHaitian Vetiver
Base
AmbroxanAustralian Sandalwood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Vetiver and Clary Sage. Durations are only published for #006 Boxer, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring78
Summer50
Fall94
Winter100
Day100
Night93
Spring54
Summer46
Fall100
Winter62
Day100
Night91
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#20,886
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#24,807
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winner#006 BoxerHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHUNQ #006 Boxer delivers an authentic sensory tribute to the boxing ring, opening with a punch of bitter grapefruit, tart petitgrain, and pungent rosemary. As the initial citrus sparkle recedes, a warm heart of cumin, nutmeg, and crushed green leaves creates a distinctive aroma reminiscent of freshly opened vinyl glov…
Reviews →Amberness by BMW Fragrances opens with a sharp burst of Guatemalan cardamom, French clary sage, and fresh Italian bergamot. The initial spray delivers an immediate herbal lift on warm skin, balancing crisp citrus brightness with warm aromatic spice. As the scent settles over the first hour, Egyptian geranium and Hait…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, #006 Boxer or Amberness?
#006 Boxer takes 3 of 5 categories. #006 Boxer is rated 3.28/5 from 61 votes; Amberness is rated 3.48/5 from 23 votes. Choose #006 Boxer for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Amberness for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, #006 Boxer or Amberness?
#006 Boxer lasts longest (#006 Boxer 69/100, Amberness 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, #006 Boxer or Amberness?
#006 Boxer projects furthest (#006 Boxer 60/100, Amberness 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do #006 Boxer and Amberness smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Vetiver and Clary Sage.
Is #006 Boxer or Amberness better for summer or winter?
#006 Boxer suits day or night wear; Amberness suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in #006 Boxer and Amberness?
#006 Boxer has top notes of Rosemary, Red Thyme, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Cumin, Green Leaves, Nutmeg and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Styrax and Pine Tree. Amberness has top notes of Guatemalan Cardamom, Clary Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Madagascar Vanilla and Haitian Vetiver, a base of Ambroxan and Australian Sandalwood.
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