Fragrance comparison

02 Black Amber vs Nectar & Passionfruit

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 31 Oct 2026 77 ratings analysed

02 Black Amber

Zara

3.8650 votes

Rank #26,279 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Nectar & Passionfruit

Marks & Spencer

4.1527 votes

Rank #21,539 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nectar & Passionfruit takes 4 of 7 categories.

02 Black Amber
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Nectar & Passionfruit
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

02 Black Amber2/7

Nectar & Passionfruit4/7

Ratings & consensus: Nectar & Passionfruit
Community sentiment: Nectar & Passionfruit
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: 02 Black Amber
Value for money: Nectar & Passionfruit
Versatility: 02 Black Amber
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nectar & Passionfruit

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

02 Black AmberZara

Nectar & PassionfruitMarks & Spencer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 54%Had 23%Want 23%

4.15/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 64%Had 12%Want 24%

Category winnerNectar & PassionfruitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

42%Like

27%Ok

0%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

44%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNectar & PassionfruitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTie

Sillage02 Black Amber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value84

Category winnerNectar & PassionfruitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

fruity86%

tropical72%

sweet58%

amber44%

fresh30%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, fruity and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Mandarin OrangeCherryPassionfruit

Heart

Tiare FlowerHyacinth

Base

AmberVanillaWhite Musk

Top20 to 30 minutes

Mandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

PassionfruitRose

Base2 to 3 hours

Amber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Passionfruit and Amber. Durations are only published for Nectar & Passionfruit, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer42

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night81

Spring62

Summer100

Fall69

Winter54

Day100

Night54

Category winner02 Black AmberMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex13

Women83

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,279

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#21,539

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerNectar & PassionfruitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

02 Black Amber by Zara offers a bright, fruity opening of mandarin orange, cherry, and passionfruit. It settles into a floral heart of tiare flower and hyacinth, eventually resting on a warm base of amber, vanilla, and white musk. This accessible fragrance provides a sweet, inviting scent profile that works well for c…

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Nectar & Passionfruit by Marks & Spencer delivers an easygoing splash of sunlit fruit and delicate petals. The scent starts with a crisp burst of mandarin orange, presenting a bright citrus sparkle that immediately feels fresh and welcoming. As the top notes settle, sweet passionfruit blends with soft rose, adding a l…

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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, 02 Black Amber or Nectar & Passionfruit?

Nectar & Passionfruit takes 4 of 7 categories. 02 Black Amber is rated 3.86/5 from 50 votes; Nectar & Passionfruit is rated 4.15/5 from 27 votes. Choose 02 Black Amber for a citrus and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Nectar & Passionfruit for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 02 Black Amber or Nectar & Passionfruit?

They last about the same: 02 Black Amber 51/100, Nectar & Passionfruit 51/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 02 Black Amber or Nectar & Passionfruit?

02 Black Amber projects furthest (02 Black Amber 49/100, Nectar & Passionfruit 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 02 Black Amber and Nectar & Passionfruit smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Passionfruit and Amber.

Is 02 Black Amber or Nectar & Passionfruit better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nectar & Passionfruit is the stronger pick. For winter, 02 Black Amber is the stronger pick. 02 Black Amber suits daytime wear; Nectar & Passionfruit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 02 Black Amber and Nectar & Passionfruit?

02 Black Amber has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cherry and Passionfruit, heart notes of Tiare Flower and Hyacinth, a base of Amber, Vanilla and White Musk. Nectar & Passionfruit has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Passionfruit and Rose, a base of Amber.