Fragrance comparison

Amber 01 vs Fortitude

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

3 wins

Amber 01

Swiss Arabian

3.5544 votes

Rank #15,704 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Fortitude

House Of Vision

4.0617 votes

Rank #31,796 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber 01 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Amber 01
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Fortitude
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Amber 013/5

Fortitude2/5

Ratings & consensus: Fortitude
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amber 01
Sillage & projection: Amber 01
Value for money: Fortitude
Versatility: Not scored
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

FortitudeHouse Of Vision

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 36%Had 8%Want 55%

4.06/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 46%Had 7%Want 46%

Category winnerFortitudeRating 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

53%Love

24%Like

12%Ok

0%Dislike

12%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAmber 01

SillageAmber 01

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value79

Category winnerFortitudeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

patchouli84%

soft spicy77%

amber69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, amber and warm 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

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperPink PepperBergamotCardamomMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

CinnamonCloveLavenderGeraniumRose

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliAmberVanillaTonkaMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Fortitude, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer36

Fall95

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring40

Summer10

Fall90

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex52

Women42

Men64

Unisex36

Women0

Date 34%Party 27%Casual 22%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,704

PerfumerNanako Ogi

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#31,796

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews4

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…

Reviews →

Fortitude by House Of Vision opens with a punch of crushed black pepper, fiery pink pepper, and cool green cardamom, brightened by a quick splash of bergamot and mandarin orange. As the initial citrus sparkle quiets down, the fragrance shifts into a cozy bakery spice blend dominated by warm cinnamon and aromatic clove…

Reviews →

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 Fortitude?

Amber 01 takes 3 of 5 categories. Amber 01 is rated 3.55/5 from 44 votes; Fortitude is rated 4.06/5 from 17 votes. Choose Amber 01 for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Fortitude for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber 01 or Fortitude?

Amber 01 lasts longest (Amber 01 73/100, Fortitude 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber 01 or Fortitude?

Amber 01 projects furthest (Amber 01 68/100, Fortitude 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber 01 and Fortitude smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Patchouli.

Is Amber 01 or Fortitude better for summer or winter?

Amber 01 suits evening wear; Fortitude suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber 01 and Fortitude?

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. Fortitude has top notes of Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Vanilla and Tonka.