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#1 Amber Rouge vs Unique Red

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

Updated 91 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Unique Red takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • #1 Amber Rouge

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Unique Red

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

#1 Amber Rouge1/4
Unique Red3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Unique Red
Sillage & projection
Unique Red
Value for money
Unique Red
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
#1 Amber Rouge

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
#1 Amber RougeDilís Parfum
Unique RedIn The Box
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.43/ 5 · 83 votes
Have 59%Had 14%Want 27%
3.50/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 48%Had 7%Want 45%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
17%Love
39%Like
18%Ok
24%Dislike
2%Hate

83 votes

38%Love
13%Like
13%Ok
38%Dislike
0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate61
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate63
Category winners

LongevityUnique Red

SillageUnique Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value64
¤ Price value92
Category winnerUnique RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody83%
warm spicy65%
balsamic48%
animalic30%
woody100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
metallic77%
leather69%
white floral61%
Scent match69%Closely related · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
SaffronJasmine
Heart2 to 3 hours
AmberwoodAmbergris
Base3 to 4 hours
ResinsSpruceCedar
Top
SaffronJasmine
Heart
AmbergrisAmberwood
Base
Fir ResinCedar
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Jasmine, Amberwood and Ambergris. Durations are only published for #1 Amber Rouge, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring36
Summer15
Fall100
Winter76
Day100
Night55
Spring0
Summer0
Fall67
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men16
Unisex32
Women52
Men33
Unisex67
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,001

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2023

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,485

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner#1 Amber RougeHigher 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 →

Unique Red by In The Box is a daring unisex scent featuring sharp saffron and jasmine atop a resinous, woody base. It offers a distinct, modern profile that leans into metallic and amber accords, ideal for cooler evenings or formal winter occasions. This fragrance challenges conventional floral structures with its int…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, #1 Amber Rouge or Unique Red?

Unique Red takes 3 of 4 categories. #1 Amber Rouge is rated 3.43/5 from 83 votes; Unique Red is rated 3.50/5 from 8 votes. Choose #1 Amber Rouge for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Unique Red for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, #1 Amber Rouge or Unique Red?

Unique Red lasts longest (Unique Red 80/100, #1 Amber Rouge 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #1 Amber Rouge or Unique Red?

Unique Red projects furthest (Unique Red 75/100, #1 Amber Rouge 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #1 Amber Rouge and Unique Red smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Jasmine, Amberwood and Ambergris.

Is #1 Amber Rouge or Unique Red better for summer or winter?

#1 Amber Rouge suits daytime wear; Unique Red suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #1 Amber Rouge and Unique Red?

#1 Amber Rouge has top notes of Saffron and Jasmine, heart notes of Amberwood and Ambergris, a base of Resins, Spruce and Cedar. Unique Red has top notes of Saffron and Jasmine, heart notes of Ambergris and Amberwood, a base of Fir Resin and Cedar.

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