Amber Aperitif vs Vénus Eau de Parfum Intense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
14%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Amber Aperitif takes 4 of 5 categories.
Amber AperitifChoose it for a sweet and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vénus Eau de Parfum IntenseChoose it for a vanilla and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Amber Aperitif4/5
Vénus Eau de Parfum Intense1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Amber Aperitif
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Amber Aperitif
- Sillage & projection
- Amber Aperitif
- Value for money
- Amber Aperitif
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vénus Eau de Parfum Intense
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Amber AperitifVictoria's SecretVénus Eau de Parfum IntenseNina RicciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 54%Had 7%Want 39%
3.64/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 10%Had 2%Want 88%
Category winnerAmber AperitifRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
42%Like
5%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
42%Love
24%Like
6%Ok
9%Dislike
18%Hate
33 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmber Aperitif
SillageAmber Aperitif
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAmber AperitifBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
musky88%
aldehydic77%
floral65%
powdery53%
smoky42%
vanilla100%
fruity92%
white floral84%
floral77%
alcohol69%
woody61%
Scent match14%Clearly different · both floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Agave nectarMuskProseccoLiquorMagnoliaSmoke
No top / heart / base split published
Top
BlackcurrantLiquorMandarin
Heart
Tiare FlowerMagnoliaJasmine
Base
Bourbon VanillaPatchouliBenzoin
InformationalShared notesLiquor and Magnolia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring40
Summer20
Fall100
Winter60
Day75
Night100
Spring77
Summer77
Fall100
Winter92
Day100
Night78
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#21,875
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#20,561
PerfumerAlexandra Monet, Nathalie Lorson, Olivier Cresp
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerVénus Eau de Parfum IntenseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmber 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…
Reviews →Nina Ricci Vénus Eau de Parfum Intense opens with tart blackcurrant liquor and a splash of bright mandarin before revealing a warm heart of tiare flower and jasmine. As it settles, rich Bourbon vanilla merges with earthy patchouli and golden benzoin to create a cozy, resinous sweetness. It feels suited for crisp autum…
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 Aperitif or Vénus Eau de Parfum Intense?
Amber Aperitif takes 4 of 5 categories. Amber Aperitif is rated 4.01/5 from 28 votes; Vénus Eau de Parfum Intense is rated 3.64/5 from 33 votes. Choose Amber Aperitif for a sweet and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vénus Eau de Parfum Intense for a vanilla and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Amber Aperitif or Vénus Eau de Parfum Intense?
Amber Aperitif lasts longest (Amber Aperitif 64/100, Vénus Eau de Parfum Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Amber Aperitif or Vénus Eau de Parfum Intense?
Amber Aperitif projects furthest (Amber Aperitif 64/100, Vénus Eau de Parfum Intense 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Amber Aperitif and Vénus Eau de Parfum Intense smell similar?
Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Liquor and Magnolia.
Is Amber Aperitif or Vénus Eau de Parfum Intense better for summer or winter?
Amber Aperitif suits evening wear; Vénus Eau de Parfum Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amber Aperitif and Vénus Eau de Parfum Intense?
Amber Aperitif features Agave nectar, Musk, Prosecco, Liquor and Magnolia. Vénus Eau de Parfum Intense has top notes of Blackcurrant, Liquor and Mandarin, heart notes of Tiare Flower, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Patchouli and Benzoin.
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