Amber Absolute Oil vs 33 Cosmos Guide
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Amber Absolute OilChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
33 Cosmos GuideChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Amber Absolute Oil2/4
33 Cosmos Guide2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Amber Absolute Oil
- Sillage & projection
- 33 Cosmos Guide
- Value for money
- 33 Cosmos Guide
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Amber Absolute Oil
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Amber Absolute OilClive Christian33 Cosmos GuideSpiritumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
3.76/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 20%Had 8%Want 72%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
47%Love
12%Like
18%Ok
18%Dislike
6%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmber Absolute Oil
Sillage33 Cosmos Guide
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner33 Cosmos GuideBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
powdery69%
vanilla61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
earthy69%
white floral61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
GingerBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart3 to 4 hours
OlibanumCinnamonRose
Base8 to 12+ hours
AmberStyraxPapyrusMuskVanilla
Top
BergamotOlibanumCypressSageMandarin OrangeViolet LeafBlack Pepper
Heart
Lily of the ValleyLeatherCedarwoodGeraniumCinnamonJasmineButterOrris
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumVetiverAmberTonkaMuskMoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Olibanum and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Amber Absolute Oil, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring83
Summer33
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night71
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#45,923
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#56,522
PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAmber Absolute OilHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmber Absolute Oil by Clive Christian delivers a concentrated resinous profile centered on warm amber, sweet vanilla, and aromatic olibanum. It opens with a bright flash of bergamot and mandarin orange paired with sharp, zesty ginger that cuts through the underlying density. As the initial citrus settles, a heart of w…
Reviews →Spiritum 33 Cosmos Guide opens with an invigorating blast of crisp bergamot, fresh cypress needles, and herbal sage before deepening into something far more intriguing. As the bright citrus settles, you get an unexpected richness of buttery orris root and smooth jacket leather, wrapped in creamy jasmine petals and ear…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Amber Absolute Oil or 33 Cosmos Guide?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Amber Absolute Oil is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; 33 Cosmos Guide is rated 3.76/5 from 17 votes. Choose Amber Absolute Oil for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose 33 Cosmos Guide for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Amber Absolute Oil or 33 Cosmos Guide?
Amber Absolute Oil lasts longest (Amber Absolute Oil 95/100, 33 Cosmos Guide 84/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Amber Absolute Oil or 33 Cosmos Guide?
33 Cosmos Guide projects furthest (33 Cosmos Guide 75/100, Amber Absolute Oil 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Amber Absolute Oil and 33 Cosmos Guide smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Olibanum and Cinnamon.
Is Amber Absolute Oil or 33 Cosmos Guide better for summer or winter?
Amber Absolute Oil suits day or night wear; 33 Cosmos Guide suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amber Absolute Oil and 33 Cosmos Guide?
Amber Absolute Oil has top notes of Ginger, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Olibanum, Cinnamon and Rose, a base of Amber, Styrax, Papyrus and Musk. 33 Cosmos Guide has top notes of Bergamot, Olibanum, Cypress and Sage, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Leather, Cedarwood and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Labdanum and Vetiver.
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