Fragrance comparison

Amber 01 vs Patchouli Citrus

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 163 ratings analysed

6 wins

Amber 01

Swiss Arabian

3.5544 votes

Rank #15,704 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Patchouli Citrus

The 7 Virtues

3.42119 votes

Rank #15,725 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber 01 takes 6 of 7 categories.

Amber 01
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Patchouli Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Amber 016/7

Patchouli Citrus1/7

Ratings & consensus: Amber 01
Community sentiment: Amber 01
Longevity: Amber 01
Sillage & projection: Amber 01
Value for money: Patchouli Citrus
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

Patchouli CitrusThe 7 Virtues

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 36%Had 8%Want 55%

3.42/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerAmber 01Rating 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

20%Love

33%Like

23%Ok

18%Dislike

7%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerAmber 01Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityAmber 01

SillageAmber 01

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value53

Category winnerPatchouli CitrusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

earthy69%

fruity61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both 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

BergamotMandarin OrangePeachCassisBlack Pepper

Heart

Rose GeraniumPeonyJasmine

Base

MossPatchouliCedarAmberSandalwood

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

Summer89

Fall55

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmber 01Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex52

Women42

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,704

PerfumerNanako Ogi

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#15,725

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews17

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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Patchouli Citrus opens brighter than it dries down, with bergamot and mandarin giving a clean lift before peony, geranium and jasmine pull it into a more floral, slightly old-fashioned direction. The patchouli sits close to the heart of the fragrance, adding earthy spice and softness rather than a dark, heavy base. Th…

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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 Patchouli Citrus?

Amber 01 takes 6 of 7 categories. Amber 01 is rated 3.55/5 from 44 votes; Patchouli Citrus is rated 3.42/5 from 119 votes. Choose Amber 01 for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Patchouli Citrus for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Amber 01 or Patchouli Citrus?

Amber 01 lasts longest (Amber 01 73/100, Patchouli Citrus 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber 01 or Patchouli Citrus?

Amber 01 projects furthest (Amber 01 68/100, Patchouli Citrus 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber 01 and Patchouli Citrus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Amber 01 or Patchouli Citrus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Patchouli Citrus 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 Patchouli Citrus?

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. Patchouli Citrus has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Peach and Cassis, heart notes of Rose Geranium, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Cedar and Amber.