Fragrance comparison

Amber Aperitif vs The Man Who I Am

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 41 ratings analysed

Amber Aperitif

Victoria's Secret

4.0128 votes

Rank #21,875 SweetMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

The Man Who I Am

Guillermo Parfum

4.4613 votes

Rank #44,297 LeatherSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Man Who I Am takes 3 of 5 categories.

Amber Aperitif
Choose it for a sweet and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
The Man Who I Am
Choose it for a leather and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Amber Aperitif2/5

The Man Who I Am3/5

Ratings & consensus: The Man Who I Am
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Man Who I Am
Sillage & projection: The Man Who I Am
Value for money: Amber Aperitif
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amber Aperitif

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amber AperitifVictoria's Secret

The Man Who I AmGuillermo Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 54%Had 7%Want 39%

4.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 68%

Category winnerThe Man Who I AmRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

77%Love

8%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityThe Man Who I Am

SillageThe Man Who I Am

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value56

Category winnerAmber AperitifBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

musky88%

aldehydic77%

floral65%

powdery53%

smoky42%

leather100%

smoky92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

animalic61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both floral and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Agave nectarMuskProseccoLiquorMagnoliaSmoke

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

OreganoClary SageCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

LeatherMagnoliaIris

Base6-10 hrs

SmokePaperMusk

InformationalShared notesMusk, Magnolia and Smoke. Durations are only published for The Man Who I Am, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day75

Night100

Spring40

Summer0

Fall100

Winter90

Day38

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,875

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#44,297

PerfumerNina Lamaison

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmber AperitifHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber Aperitif by Victoria's Secret is a boozy, oriental scent for women that features a distinct agave nectar and prosecco profile. It captures a dark and moody atmosphere perfect for evening wear during the cooler months. The scent leans heavy on musky and smoky accords, offering a mature, sticky sweetness that stan…

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The Man Who I Am by Guillermo Parfum delivers a dry, smoky leather profile with an unapologetic herbal kick. It hits hard right away. The first spray releases a pungent burst of culinary oregano and dry clary sage before revealing a dense, dark leather core. You will notice zero sugary sweetness here. Instead, Nina La…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amber Aperitif or The Man Who I Am?

The Man Who I Am takes 3 of 5 categories. Amber Aperitif is rated 4.01/5 from 28 votes; The Man Who I Am is rated 4.46/5 from 13 votes. Choose Amber Aperitif for a sweet and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Man Who I Am for a leather and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber Aperitif or The Man Who I Am?

The Man Who I Am lasts longest (The Man Who I Am 83/100, Amber Aperitif 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber Aperitif or The Man Who I Am?

Projection is very close: The Man Who I Am 65/100, Amber Aperitif 64/100 for sillage.

Do Amber Aperitif and The Man Who I Am smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and smoky accords. Common notes include Musk, Magnolia and Smoke.

Is Amber Aperitif or The Man Who I Am better for summer or winter?

Amber Aperitif suits evening wear; The Man Who I Am suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Aperitif and The Man Who I Am?

Amber Aperitif features Agave nectar, Musk, Prosecco, Liquor and Magnolia. The Man Who I Am has top notes of Oregano, Clary Sage and Citruses, heart notes of Leather, Magnolia and Iris, a base of Smoke, Paper and Musk.