Fragrance comparison

45 Reflections Of The Desert vs Amber Haze No.15

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

4 wins

45 Reflections Of The Desert

The Dua Brand

3.6815 votes

Rank #20,609 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Amber Haze No.15

Marie-Stella-Maris

4.004 votes

Rank #55,487 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

45 Reflections Of The Desert takes 4 of 4 categories.

45 Reflections Of The Desert
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Amber Haze No.15
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

45 Reflections Of The Desert4/4

Amber Haze No.150/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 45 Reflections Of The Desert
Sillage & projection: 45 Reflections Of The Desert
Value for money: 45 Reflections Of The Desert
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 45 Reflections Of The Desert

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

45 Reflections Of The DesertThe Dua Brand

Amber Haze No.15Marie-Stella-Maris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 71%Had 7%Want 21%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 12%Had 4%Want 84%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity45 Reflections Of The Desert

Sillage45 Reflections Of The Desert

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value38

Category winner45 Reflections Of The DesertBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

juniper berryFrankincensePink PepperSandalwoodTonka BeanClary SagePatchouliCedarwoodLavenderCardamomAngelicaOpoponax

No top / heart / base split published

Top15 to 30 minutes

Black PepperBergamotAmbretteCumin

Heart2 to 3 hours

AngelicaJasmineNeroliCarrot Seeds

Base4 to 6 hours

SandalwoodVanillinBenzoinVetiverCedarPeru BalsamTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Tonka Bean and Angelica. Durations are only published for Amber Haze No.15, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,609

PerfumerMahsam Raza

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#55,487

PerfumerCharlotte Jullien, Douglas Morel

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winner45 Reflections Of The DesertHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

45 Reflections Of The Desert by The Dua Brand is a dense woody floral musk fragrance that prioritizes extreme longevity. With heavy hits of benzoin and frankincense, it sits firmly in the resinous category. Best suited for cooler days or formal evenings where a long-lasting, deep scent is required. It balances sharp s…

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Amber Haze No.15 by Marie-Stella-Maris brings a soft, grounding approach to the amber profile. It starts with a brief pop of citrus from bergamot alongside earthy black pepper and ambrette seed. The initial sharpness calms quickly as angelica, carrot seeds, and neroli establish a powdery floral heart that sits close t…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 45 Reflections Of The Desert or Amber Haze No.15?

45 Reflections Of The Desert takes 4 of 4 categories. 45 Reflections Of The Desert is rated 3.68/5 from 15 votes; Amber Haze No.15 is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose 45 Reflections Of The Desert for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Amber Haze No.15 for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 45 Reflections Of The Desert or Amber Haze No.15?

45 Reflections Of The Desert lasts longest (45 Reflections Of The Desert 91/100, Amber Haze No.15 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 45 Reflections Of The Desert or Amber Haze No.15?

45 Reflections Of The Desert projects furthest (45 Reflections Of The Desert 80/100, Amber Haze No.15 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 45 Reflections Of The Desert and Amber Haze No.15 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Angelica.

Is 45 Reflections Of The Desert or Amber Haze No.15 better for summer or winter?

45 Reflections Of The Desert suits daytime wear; Amber Haze No.15 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 45 Reflections Of The Desert and Amber Haze No.15?

45 Reflections Of The Desert features juniper berry, Frankincense, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Amber Haze No.15 has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot, Ambrette and Cumin, heart notes of Angelica, Jasmine, Neroli and Carrot Seeds, a base of Sandalwood, Vanillin, Benzoin and Vetiver.