Fragrance comparison

After Burn vs Sceptre Amazonite

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 117 ratings analysed

After Burn

Veneno Parfums

3.673 votes

Rank #61,945 SmokyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Sceptre Amazonite

Maison Alhambra

3.79114 votes

Rank #8,717 OudFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

After Burn
Choose it for a smoky and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Sceptre Amazonite
Choose it for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

After Burn2/4

Sceptre Amazonite2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: After Burn
Sillage & projection: After Burn
Value for money: Sceptre Amazonite
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sceptre Amazonite

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

After BurnVeneno Parfums

Sceptre AmazoniteMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

3.79/ 5 · 114 votes

Have 94%Had 6%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

41%Love

25%Like

14%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

114 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAfter Burn

SillageAfter Burn

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value81

Category winnerSceptre AmazoniteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

woody83%

mineral65%

warm spicy48%

amber30%

oud100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

musky61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SmokeIncense

Heart2-4 hrs

CypriolSaffron

Base8-12+ hrs

FireCoalWoody NotesBlack MuskOud

Top

NutmegCinnamon

Heart

CypriolOlibanum

Base

OudSaffronBlack Musk

InformationalShared notesCypriol, Saffron, Black Musk and Oud. Durations are only published for After Burn, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day24

Night100

Spring53

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 37%Party 31%Casual 23%Work 9%

Men79

Unisex14

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,945

PerfumerSalvador Castellanos

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,717

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerSceptre AmazoniteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Veneno Parfums After Burn is an unapologetic blast of raw smoke, charred wood, and glowing ember accords. Do not expect a polite, sweetened department store wood here. The opening hits immediately with billowing camp smoke and church incense, creating a dark haze that feels remarkably tactile and dry. Within fifteen m…

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Sceptre Amazonite is a bold, spicy, and woody unisex fragrance that centers on a robust profile of cypriol and dark oud. It offers a rugged, earthy character that suits cool-weather wear and those who enjoy challenging, unconventional compositions. This scent avoids sweet crowd-pleasing tropes, opting instead for a ma…

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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, After Burn or Sceptre Amazonite?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. After Burn is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Sceptre Amazonite is rated 3.79/5 from 114 votes. Choose After Burn for a smoky and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sceptre Amazonite for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, After Burn or Sceptre Amazonite?

After Burn lasts longest (After Burn 100/100, Sceptre Amazonite 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, After Burn or Sceptre Amazonite?

After Burn projects furthest (After Burn 100/100, Sceptre Amazonite 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do After Burn and Sceptre Amazonite smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cypriol, Saffron, Black Musk and Oud.

Is After Burn or Sceptre Amazonite better for summer or winter?

After Burn suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in After Burn and Sceptre Amazonite?

After Burn has top notes of Smoke and Incense, heart notes of Cypriol and Saffron, a base of Fire, Coal, Woody Notes and Black Musk. Sceptre Amazonite has top notes of Nutmeg and Cinnamon, heart notes of Cypriol and Olibanum, a base of Oud, Saffron and Black Musk.