Fragrance comparison

4MBR0X1D3 vs Amber Solar

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 111 ratings analysed

4 wins

4MBR0X1D3

Zara

4.08104 votes

Rank #7,826 AmberViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Amber Solar

The Perfume Connection

4.577 votes

Rank #40,360 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

4MBR0X1D3 takes 4 of 4 categories.

4MBR0X1D3
Choose it for a amber and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Amber Solar
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

4MBR0X1D34/4

Amber Solar0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 4MBR0X1D3
Sillage & projection: 4MBR0X1D3
Value for money: 4MBR0X1D3
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 4MBR0X1D3

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

4MBR0X1D3Zara

Amber SolarThe Perfume Connection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 25%Had 7%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

4%Hate

104 votes

71%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

Longevity4MBR0X1D3

Sillage4MBR0X1D3

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value56

Category winner4MBR0X1D3Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

violet88%

powdery77%

warm spicy65%

musky53%

woody42%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

amber69%

earthy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet

Heart

Cardamom

Base

AmbroxanSandalowood

Top

GrapefruitBergamotCardamom

Heart

JasmineVioletRose

Base

VetiverWhite MuskPatchouliAmbergrisAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesViolet, Cardamom and Ambroxan. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall69

Winter44

Day100

Night48

Spring100

Summer83

Fall83

Winter50

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men48

Unisex42

Women9

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,826

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#40,360

PerfumerAsem Al Qassim

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner4MBR0X1D3Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara 4MBR0X1D3 opens with a cool wave of violet leaf and crushed cardamom, giving off a crisp, metallic freshness that instantly grabs attention. As the initial sharp spark quietens, the scent settles into a dry synthetic core dominated by heavy ambroxan and soft sandalwood. It carries a clean, mineral heat that feels…

Reviews →

Amber Solar by The Perfume Connection serves as a bright, woody citrus blend that matches crisp spring mornings. Designed by perfumer Asem Al Qassim, it matches active days with clean grapefruit and smooth cardamom. The scent wraps warm spices in a clean base of white musk and dry vetiver, creating an airy trail that …

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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, 4MBR0X1D3 or Amber Solar?

4MBR0X1D3 takes 4 of 4 categories. 4MBR0X1D3 is rated 4.08/5 from 104 votes; Amber Solar is rated 4.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose 4MBR0X1D3 for a amber and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Amber Solar for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 4MBR0X1D3 or Amber Solar?

They last about the same: 4MBR0X1D3 69/100, Amber Solar 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 4MBR0X1D3 or Amber Solar?

4MBR0X1D3 projects furthest (4MBR0X1D3 60/100, Amber Solar 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 4MBR0X1D3 and Amber Solar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Violet, Cardamom and Ambroxan.

Is 4MBR0X1D3 or Amber Solar better for summer or winter?

4MBR0X1D3 suits daytime wear; Amber Solar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 4MBR0X1D3 and Amber Solar?

4MBR0X1D3 has top notes of Violet, heart notes of Cardamom, a base of Ambroxan and Sandalowood. Amber Solar has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet and Rose, a base of Vetiver, White Musk, Patchouli and Ambergris.