Fragrance comparison

AB ± Cashmere vs Apricot Nectar

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 88 ratings analysed

AB ± Cashmere

UERMI · 2014

3.7777 votes

Rank #27,514 AmberFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Apricot Nectar

Amouroud

3.8411 votes

Rank #47,893 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Apricot Nectar takes 3 of 5 categories.

AB ± Cashmere
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Apricot Nectar
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

AB ± Cashmere2/5

Apricot Nectar3/5

Ratings & consensus: AB ± Cashmere
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Apricot Nectar
Sillage & projection: Apricot Nectar
Value for money: Apricot Nectar
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: AB ± Cashmere

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AB ± CashmereUERMI

Apricot NectarAmouroud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 28%Had 22%Want 50%

3.84/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 53%Had 5%Want 42%

Category winnerAB ± CashmereRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

77 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityApricot Nectar

SillageApricot Nectar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value50

Category winnerApricot NectarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

balsamic69%

animalic61%

woody100%

fruity92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmbergrisOlibanumOsmanthusMuskVanillaBergamotPatchouliSandalwoodJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Black PepperPink PepperOsmanthusBergamotCardamomTea RoseApricotCypriol

Heart

OlibanumJasmineRosePlumOud

Base

PatchouliCedarAmberOrrisMusk

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Osmanthus, Musk and Bergamot. Durations are only published for AB ± Cashmere, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer53

Fall100

Winter37

Day100

Night56

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex45

Women36

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 24%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,514

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched2014

Reviews3

Overall rank#47,893

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAB ± CashmereHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

UERMI AB ± Cashmere captures the tactile sensation of soft knitwear brushing against warm skin. You get an immediate splash of crisp bergamot that quickly yields to velvety osmanthus and delicate jasmine petals. It feels plush. Smoky olibanum incense cuts through the floral heart, keeping the profile grounded and matu…

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Apricot Nectar by Amouroud opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and bergamot before settling into a soft, fruity heart. This unisex fragrance balances juicy apricot with jasmine and oud, creating an earthy yet sweet profile. It performs well during crisp spring days and cool autumn evenings, offering a distinctive…

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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, AB ± Cashmere or Apricot Nectar?

Apricot Nectar takes 3 of 5 categories. AB ± Cashmere is rated 3.77/5 from 77 votes; Apricot Nectar is rated 3.84/5 from 11 votes. Choose AB ± Cashmere for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Apricot Nectar for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, AB ± Cashmere or Apricot Nectar?

Apricot Nectar lasts longest (Apricot Nectar 85/100, AB ± Cashmere 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, AB ± Cashmere or Apricot Nectar?

Apricot Nectar projects furthest (Apricot Nectar 75/100, AB ± Cashmere 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do AB ± Cashmere and Apricot Nectar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Osmanthus, Musk and Bergamot.

Is AB ± Cashmere or Apricot Nectar better for summer or winter?

AB ± Cashmere suits daytime wear; Apricot Nectar suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in AB ± Cashmere and Apricot Nectar?

AB ± Cashmere features Ambergris, Olibanum, Osmanthus, Musk and Vanilla. Apricot Nectar has top notes of Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Osmanthus and Bergamot, heart notes of Olibanum, Jasmine, Rose and Plum, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Amber and Orris.