Amber Aperitif vs Vaudou
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
17%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Amber Aperitif takes 3 of 3 categories.
Amber AperitifChoose it for a sweet and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
VaudouChoose it for a earthy and floral character.
Amber Aperitif3/3
Vaudou0/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Amber Aperitif
- 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 SecretVaudouYanFroloffWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 54%Had 7%Want 39%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 22%Had 11%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
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%
earthy100%
floral91%
woody83%
marine74%
mossy65%
patchouli56%
Scent match17%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
Notes
OakmossPatchouliMagnoliaSea NotesExotic floral notesSmokeEarthy Notes
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesMagnolia and Smoke. Durations are only published for Vaudou, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring40
Summer20
Fall100
Winter60
Day75
Night100
No season votes yet
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#75,007
PerfumerYan Froloff
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAmber AperitifHigher 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 →Vaudou by YanFroloff smells like damp potting soil after a heavy rain mixed with salty sea foam and curling woodsmoke. Right from the first spray, a burst of crisp sea notes cuts across heavy, rich oakmoss and loamy earth. As the opening settles, waxy magnolia petals emerge, softening the bitter green moss with a crea…
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 projects more, Amber Aperitif or Vaudou?
Amber Aperitif projects furthest (Amber Aperitif 64/100, Vaudou 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Amber Aperitif and Vaudou smell similar?
Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Magnolia and Smoke.
Is Amber Aperitif or Vaudou better for summer or winter?
Amber Aperitif suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amber Aperitif and Vaudou?
Amber Aperitif features Agave nectar, Musk, Prosecco, Liquor and Magnolia. Vaudou features Oakmoss, Patchouli, Magnolia, Sea Notes and Exotic floral notes.
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