#1 Amber Rouge vs Amber
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Amber takes 6 of 7 categories.
#1 Amber RougeChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
AmberChoose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
#1 Amber Rouge1/7
Amber6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Amber
- Community sentiment
- Amber
- Longevity
- Amber
- Sillage & projection
- Amber
- Value for money
- #1 Amber Rouge
- Versatility
- Amber
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Amber
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
#1 Amber RougeDilís ParfumAmberRook PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.43/ 5 · 83 votes
Have 59%Had 14%Want 27%
4.07/ 5 · 77 votes
Have 33%Had 8%Want 59%
Category winnerAmberRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate17%Love
39%Like
18%Ok
24%Dislike
2%Hate
83 votes
52%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
12%Dislike
7%Hate
42 votes
Category winnerAmberMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmber
SillageAmber
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner#1 Amber RougeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody83%
warm spicy65%
balsamic48%
animalic30%
amber100%
smoky90%
warm spicy80%
metallic70%
woody60%
leather50%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
SaffronJasmine
Heart2 to 3 hours
AmberwoodAmbergris
Base3 to 4 hours
ResinsSpruceCedar
Top
Saffron
Heart
SmokeAmber
Base
ResinsTonka BeanBlack Musk
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Amberwood and Resins. Durations are only published for #1 Amber Rouge, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring36
Summer15
Fall100
Winter76
Day100
Night55
Spring50
Summer38
Fall100
Winter63
Day100
Night89
Category winnerAmberMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#43,001
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2023
Reviews0
Overall rank#9,213
PerfumerNadeem Crowe
Launched2020
Reviews13
Category winnerAmberHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot#1 Amber Rouge by Dilís Parfum delivers a warm, resinous scent centered on amber, woods, and delicate spices. The fragrance opens with a bittersweet touch of saffron alongside soft jasmine. As the initial bloom settles, amberwood and ambergris create a radiant mineral warmth across the skin. The base grounds the profi…
Reviews →Built for cold winter chill and solitary evening walks, Rook Perfumes Amber treats amber as a burning bonfire rather than a cozy dessert scent. Perfumer Nadeem Crowe pairs intense wood smoke with Persian saffron, cutting through freezing air with a dry, metallic kick. Somali incense and benzoin anchor the base, provid…
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, #1 Amber Rouge or Amber?
Amber takes 6 of 7 categories. #1 Amber Rouge is rated 3.43/5 from 83 votes; Amber is rated 4.07/5 from 77 votes. Choose #1 Amber Rouge for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Amber for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, #1 Amber Rouge or Amber?
Amber lasts longest (Amber 72/100, #1 Amber Rouge 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, #1 Amber Rouge or Amber?
Amber projects furthest (Amber 61/100, #1 Amber Rouge 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do #1 Amber Rouge and Amber smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Amberwood and Resins.
Is #1 Amber Rouge or Amber better for summer or winter?
For summer, Amber is the stronger pick. For winter, #1 Amber Rouge is the stronger pick. #1 Amber Rouge suits daytime wear; Amber suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in #1 Amber Rouge and Amber?
#1 Amber Rouge has top notes of Saffron and Jasmine, heart notes of Amberwood and Ambergris, a base of Resins, Spruce and Cedar. Amber has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Smoke and Amber, a base of Resins, Tonka Bean and Black Musk.
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