Fragrance comparison

Amber 01 vs Madeiras do Brasil

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 191 ratings analysed

4 wins

Amber 01

Swiss Arabian

3.5544 votes

Rank #15,704 WoodyAmber

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Madeiras do Brasil

Mahogany

3.99147 votes

Rank #24,287 WoodyCitrus

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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.
Madeiras do Brasil
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Amber 014/7

Madeiras do Brasil3/7

Ratings & consensus: Madeiras do Brasil
Community sentiment: Madeiras do Brasil
Longevity: Amber 01
Sillage & projection: Amber 01
Value for money: Madeiras do Brasil
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

Madeiras do BrasilMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 36%Had 8%Want 55%

3.99/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 32%Had 32%Want 36%

Category winnerMadeiras do BrasilRating 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

29%Love

54%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

147 votes

Category winnerMadeiras do BrasilMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAmber 01

SillageAmber 01

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value57

Category winnerMadeiras do BrasilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and patchouli

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

Mandarin OrangeFruity NotesBlack PepperLemon

Heart

JasmineCyclamenCedarIrisCoriander

Base

PatchouliVetiverMuskSandalwoodVanilla

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmber 01Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex52

Women42

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,704

PerfumerNanako Ogi

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#24,287

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Madeiras do Brasil opens with a bright splash of mandarin orange and lemon, spiced by black pepper. It quickly shifts to a soft floral heart of jasmine and iris before settling into a warm sandalwood and vanilla base. Perfect for daytime wear, it offers a gentle woodiness that suits relaxed, casual settings.

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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 Madeiras do Brasil?

Amber 01 takes 4 of 7 categories. Amber 01 is rated 3.55/5 from 44 votes; Madeiras do Brasil is rated 3.99/5 from 147 votes. Choose Amber 01 for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Madeiras do Brasil for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Amber 01 or Madeiras do Brasil?

Amber 01 lasts longest (Amber 01 73/100, Madeiras do Brasil 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber 01 or Madeiras do Brasil?

Amber 01 projects furthest (Amber 01 68/100, Madeiras do Brasil 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber 01 and Madeiras do Brasil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and patchouli accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Amber 01 or Madeiras do Brasil 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. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber 01 and Madeiras do Brasil?

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. Madeiras do Brasil has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Fruity Notes, Black Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Cyclamen, Cedar and Iris, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.