Fragrance comparison

Amaranthine vs Amberbomb

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 214 ratings analysed

Amaranthine

Parfums Vintage

4.449 votes

Rank #52,665 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Amberbomb

Laboratorio Olfattivo

3.52205 votes

Rank #14,296 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amberbomb takes 3 of 4 categories.

Amaranthine
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Amberbomb
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Amaranthine1/4

Amberbomb3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmaranthineParfums Vintage

AmberbombLaboratorio Olfattivo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 20%Had 2%Want 78%

3.52/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

11%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

33%Love

24%Like

17%Ok

15%Dislike

11%Hate

205 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAmberbomb

SillageAmberbomb

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value45

Category winnerAmaranthineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

leather92%

animalic84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Sicilian MandarinAmyrisTonka BeanRosemaryCoconutCoffeeIrisChocolateAgarwood (Oud)Musk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CoffeePlumCoconutStrawberryApple

Heart

IrisJasmineLily of the ValleyRose

Base

LeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedarPatchouliAmberSandalwoodWhite MuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesTonka Bean, Coconut, Coffee and Iris. Durations are only published for Amaranthine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night50

Spring31

Summer12

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men57

Unisex34

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,665

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,296

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerAmberbombHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amaranthine by Parfums Vintage opens with a crisp burst of Sicilian mandarin paired with herbal rosemary, offering a bright aromatic lift before settling into a warm, multifaceted dry-down. At its core, powdery iris meets richer gourmand accents of roasted coffee, chocolate, and smooth coconut, creating an unexpected …

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Laboratorio Olfattivo Amberbomb punches through the air with a bold opening of dark coffee and tart plum. As the initial sweetness recedes, heavy leather and smoky cypriol oil take over the dry-down. Soft touches of vanilla and tonka bean smooth out the base, keeping the profile grounded for cold winter wear.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amaranthine or Amberbomb?

Amberbomb takes 3 of 4 categories. Amaranthine is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; Amberbomb is rated 3.52/5 from 205 votes. Choose Amaranthine for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Amberbomb for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Amaranthine or Amberbomb?

Amberbomb lasts longest (Amberbomb 79/100, Amaranthine 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amaranthine or Amberbomb?

Amberbomb projects furthest (Amberbomb 67/100, Amaranthine 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amaranthine and Amberbomb smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Tonka Bean, Coconut, Coffee and Iris.

Is Amaranthine or Amberbomb better for summer or winter?

Amaranthine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amaranthine and Amberbomb?

Amaranthine features Sicilian Mandarin, Amyris, Tonka Bean, Rosemary and Coconut. Amberbomb has top notes of Coffee, Plum, Coconut and Strawberry, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley and Rose, a base of Leather, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar and Patchouli.