Amber Aperitif vs Wasan
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
15%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Amber AperitifChoose it for a sweet and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
WasanChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Amber Aperitif2/4
Wasan2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Amber Aperitif
- Sillage & projection
- Wasan
- Value for money
- Wasan
- 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 SecretWasanSIAM 1928Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 54%Had 7%Want 39%
5.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
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
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmber Aperitif
SillageWasan
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWasanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
musky88%
aldehydic77%
floral65%
powdery53%
smoky42%
amber100%
woody92%
floral84%
mossy77%
rose69%
vanilla61%
Scent match15%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
BorneolStrobilanthes CallosusPandanusOliveGreen Notes
Heart
White RoseMagnoliaLilyMimosaJasmine
Base
OlibanumOakmossVanillaWoody NotesSmokeMuskMushroom
InformationalShared notesMusk, Magnolia and Smoke. 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
Spring100
Summer50
Fall25
Winter25
Day100
Night50
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#39,713
PerfumerNutt Wesshasartar
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 →Wasan leans into the smell of rain-soaked greenery, soft white florals and a resinous, earthy base. It opens fresh and slightly herbal, then settles into moss, incense, gentle vanilla and a damp woody effect that fits the brand's rainy season inspiration. This is a better match for someone who enjoys atmospheric, natu…
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 Wasan?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Amber Aperitif is rated 4.01/5 from 28 votes; Wasan is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Amber Aperitif for a sweet and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Wasan for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Amber Aperitif or Wasan?
Amber Aperitif lasts longest (Amber Aperitif 64/100, Wasan 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Amber Aperitif or Wasan?
Projection is very close: Wasan 65/100, Amber Aperitif 64/100 for sillage.
Do Amber Aperitif and Wasan smell similar?
Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Musk, Magnolia and Smoke.
Is Amber Aperitif or Wasan better for summer or winter?
Amber Aperitif suits evening wear; Wasan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amber Aperitif and Wasan?
Amber Aperitif features Agave nectar, Musk, Prosecco, Liquor and Magnolia. Wasan has top notes of Borneol, Strobilanthes Callosus, Pandanus and Olive, heart notes of White Rose, Magnolia, Lily and Mimosa, a base of Olibanum, Oakmoss, Vanilla and Woody Notes.
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