Fragrance comparison

Amber 01 vs Stance

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 159 ratings analysed

5 wins

Amber 01

Swiss Arabian

3.5544 votes

Rank #15,704 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Stance

Jaguar

3.32115 votes

Rank #15,975 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber 01 takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Amber 015/7

Stance1/7

Ratings & consensus: Amber 01
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Amber 01
Sillage & projection: Amber 01
Value for money: Stance
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

StanceJaguar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 36%Had 8%Want 55%

3.32/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 53%Had 15%Want 32%

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

18%Love

43%Like

26%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAmber 01

SillageAmber 01

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value72

Category winnerStanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

vanilla61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy 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

Top

AppleCardamomBlack PepperMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

Cashmere WoodCedarVetiverPatchouli

Base

VanillaAmberMuskMossPapyrus

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Patchouli and Amber. 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

Spring89

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmber 01Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex52

Women42

Men86

Unisex9

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,704

PerfumerNanako Ogi

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#15,975

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews20

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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Stance by Jaguar is a warm, woody scent that centers on a blend of crisp apple, aromatic cardamom, and smooth cashmere wood. It acts as a straightforward, accessible masculine fragrance designed for daily wear. It balances fresh, spicy top notes with a comfortable, resinous base of vanilla and amber, making it suitabl…

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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 Stance?

Amber 01 takes 5 of 7 categories. Amber 01 is rated 3.55/5 from 44 votes; Stance is rated 3.32/5 from 115 votes. Choose Amber 01 for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Stance for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Amber 01 or Stance?

Amber 01 lasts longest (Amber 01 73/100, Stance 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber 01 or Stance?

Amber 01 projects furthest (Amber 01 68/100, Stance 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber 01 and Stance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Patchouli and Amber.

Is Amber 01 or Stance 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 Stance?

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. Stance has top notes of Apple, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Vetiver and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Moss.