Fragrance comparison

Amber & Mandarin vs 02 Black Amber

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

Amber & Mandarin

The Dua Brand

3.502 votes

Rank #61,156 AmberCitrus

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60%scent match

Closely related

02 Black Amber

Zara

3.8650 votes

Rank #25,321 CitrusAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Amber & Mandarin
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
02 Black Amber
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Amber & Mandarin2/4

02 Black Amber2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amber & Mandarin
Sillage & projection: Amber & Mandarin
Value for money: 02 Black Amber
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 02 Black Amber

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Amber & MandarinThe Dua Brand

02 Black AmberZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 83%Had 0%Want 17%

3.86/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 54%Had 23%Want 23%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

29%Love

42%Like

27%Ok

0%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAmber & Mandarin

SillageAmber & Mandarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value81

Category winner02 Black AmberBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus86%

fruity72%

tropical58%

sweet44%

fresh30%

citrus100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both amber, citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Mandarin OrangePassionfruitAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mandarin OrangeCherryPassionfruit

Heart

Tiare FlowerHyacinth

Base

AmberVanillaWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Passionfruit and Amber. Durations are only published for Amber & Mandarin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring58

Summer42

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night81

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 38%Work 27%Date 20%Party 15%

Men3

Unisex13

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,156

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#25,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winner02 Black AmberHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber & Mandarin by The Dua Brand delivers an energetic blast of juicy citrus over an amber foundation. You immediately smell cold, freshly cracked mandarin rind with a hint of tangy passionfruit juice. It hits with serious intensity. As the tart fruit settles, a warm, resinous base takes over, adding weight and longe…

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02 Black Amber by Zara offers a bright, fruity opening of mandarin orange, cherry, and passionfruit. It settles into a floral heart of tiare flower and hyacinth, eventually resting on a warm base of amber, vanilla, and white musk. This accessible fragrance provides a sweet, inviting scent profile that works well for c…

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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 & Mandarin or 02 Black Amber?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Amber & Mandarin is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; 02 Black Amber is rated 3.86/5 from 50 votes. Choose Amber & Mandarin for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 02 Black Amber for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber & Mandarin or 02 Black Amber?

Amber & Mandarin lasts longest (Amber & Mandarin 80/100, 02 Black Amber 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber & Mandarin or 02 Black Amber?

Amber & Mandarin projects furthest (Amber & Mandarin 75/100, 02 Black Amber 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber & Mandarin and 02 Black Amber smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Passionfruit and Amber.

Is Amber & Mandarin or 02 Black Amber better for summer or winter?

Amber & Mandarin suits daytime wear; 02 Black Amber suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber & Mandarin and 02 Black Amber?

Amber & Mandarin features Mandarin Orange, Passionfruit and Amber. 02 Black Amber has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cherry and Passionfruit, heart notes of Tiare Flower and Hyacinth, a base of Amber, Vanilla and White Musk.