Fragrance comparison

Amber 01 vs Formula do Humor

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 147 ratings analysed

4 wins

Amber 01

Swiss Arabian

3.5544 votes

Rank #15,704 WoodyAmber

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Formula do Humor

Natura

4.25103 votes

Rank #25,343 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber 01 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Amber 01
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Formula do Humor
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Amber 014/7

Formula do Humor3/7

Ratings & consensus: Formula do Humor
Community sentiment: Formula do Humor
Longevity: Amber 01
Sillage & projection: Amber 01
Value for money: Formula do Humor
Versatility: Amber 01
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amber 01

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amber 01Swiss Arabian

Formula do HumorNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 36%Had 8%Want 55%

4.25/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 33%Had 67%Want 0%

Category winnerFormula do HumorRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

37%Like

23%Ok

9%Dislike

6%Hate

35 votes

46%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerFormula do HumorMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAmber 01

SillageAmber 01

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value72

Category winnerFormula do HumorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

ozonic74%

aromatic65%

aquatic56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseJasmineCashmeran

Base

PatchouliAmberCedarVanilla

Top

Black PepperBergamotPink PepperMandarin OrangeMint

Heart

Violet LeafHazelnutJasmineCassis

Base

AmberWoodsy NotesVetiverGuaiacolBenzoinPatchouliSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer36

Fall95

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring39

Summer17

Fall91

Winter100

Day46

Night100

Category winnerAmber 01Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex52

Women42

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,704

PerfumerNanako Ogi

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#25,343

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmber 01Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber 01 by Swiss Arabian balances spicy black pepper with a heart of rose and jasmine, settling into a resinous amber and vanilla base. It functions as a versatile unisex fragrance, offering moderate to strong projection. Ideal for cooler weather and evening wear, this composition provides a sophisticated, slightly t…

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Formula do Humor by Natura offers a refreshing shift between sharp black pepper and cooling mint, settling into a grounding woody heart. This 2011 release leans into a versatile, ozonic profile that feels crisp during the transition from day to evening. It serves as an accessible choice for men seeking a reliable, bal…

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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, Amber 01 or Formula do Humor?

Amber 01 takes 4 of 7 categories. Amber 01 is rated 3.55/5 from 44 votes; Formula do Humor is rated 4.25/5 from 103 votes. Choose Amber 01 for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Formula do Humor for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber 01 or Formula do Humor?

Amber 01 lasts longest (Amber 01 73/100, Formula do Humor 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber 01 or Formula do Humor?

Amber 01 projects furthest (Amber 01 68/100, Formula do Humor 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber 01 and Formula do Humor smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Amber 01 or Formula do Humor better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amber 01 is the stronger pick. For winter, Amber 01 is the stronger pick. Amber 01 suits evening wear; Formula do Humor suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber 01 and Formula do Humor?

Amber 01 has top notes of Black Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Cashmeran, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Cedar and Vanilla. Formula do Humor has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Hazelnut, Jasmine and Cassis, a base of Amber, Woodsy Notes, Vetiver and Guaiacol.