Fragrance comparison

Amber 01 vs Lú Numen

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 59 ratings analysed

Amber 01

Swiss Arabian

3.5544 votes

Rank #15,704 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Lú Numen

Lú by Ludovica Di Loreto

4.4015 votes

Rank #29,674 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lú Numen takes 4 of 5 categories.

Amber 01
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Lú Numen
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Amber 011/5

Lú Numen4/5

Ratings & consensus: Lú Numen
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lú Numen
Sillage & projection: Lú Numen
Value for money: Lú Numen
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

Lú NumenLú by Ludovica Di Loreto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 36%Had 8%Want 55%

4.40/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 24%Had 2%Want 74%

Category winnerLú NumenRating 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

73%Love

7%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityLú Numen

SillageLú Numen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value54

Category winnerLú NumenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

musky92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber 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

BergamotBlack PepperMandarin Orange

Heart

cannabisJasminePatchouliVetiverCedar

Base

AmberWhite MuskTonka BeanIncense

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

Spring38

Summer0

Fall100

Winter63

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex52

Women42

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,704

PerfumerNanako Ogi

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#29,674

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Lú Numen by Lú by Ludovica Di Loreto is a compelling unisex fragrance that centers on a unique hemp sativa and cannabis profile. Balanced by zesty bergamot and mandarin orange, it creates a resinous, woody, and aromatic experience. Ideal for those seeking a bold, earthy scent for autumn nights, this 2018 release offer…

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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 Lú Numen?

Lú Numen takes 4 of 5 categories. Amber 01 is rated 3.55/5 from 44 votes; Lú Numen is rated 4.40/5 from 15 votes. Choose Amber 01 for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Lú Numen for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber 01 or Lú Numen?

Lú Numen lasts longest (Lú Numen 80/100, Amber 01 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber 01 or Lú Numen?

Lú Numen projects furthest (Lú Numen 77/100, Amber 01 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber 01 and Lú Numen smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Amber 01 or Lú Numen better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Amber 01 and Lú Numen?

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. Lú Numen has top notes of Bergamot, Black Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of cannabis, Jasmine, Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Amber, White Musk, Tonka Bean and Incense.