Amber Balsam vs Power
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Power takes 5 of 7 categories.
Amber BalsamChoose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
PowerChoose it for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Amber Balsam2/7
Power5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Power
- Community sentiment
- Power
- Longevity
- Power
- Sillage & projection
- Power
- Value for money
- Power
- Versatility
- Amber Balsam
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Amber Balsam
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Amber BalsamMaksim PerfumePowerKenzoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.52/ 5 · 54 votes
Have 34%Had 6%Want 60%
4.18/ 5 · 1,623 votes
Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%
Category winnerPowerRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
19%Like
7%Ok
11%Dislike
20%Hate
54 votes
42%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
1,623 votes
Category winnerPowerMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPower
SillagePower
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPowerBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
balsamic91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
oud65%
animalic56%
floral100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
citrus69%
woody61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
CardamonClove LeafBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
Gurjan balsamCinnamonGreen TeaVetiverYlang-Ylang
Base5 to 8 hours
Tolu BalsamThailand OudPeru BalsamCopaiba balmLabdanumAmbergris
Top
CorianderCardamonBergamot
Heart
Flowers
Base
Tolu BalsamLabdanumCedar
InformationalShared notesCardamon, Bergamot, Tolu Balsam and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Amber Balsam, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring58
Summer32
Fall100
Winter100
Day69
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter32
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAmber BalsamMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,176
PerfumerMaxim Bortnikov
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#26,644
PerfumerOlivier Polge
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAmber BalsamHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmber Balsam by Maksim Perfume is a rich oriental woody fragrance built around deep resins, warm spices, and dark wood. Created by Maxim Bortnikov and launched in 2024, the scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, crisp cardamon, and pungent clove leaf. As the initial brightness settles, resinous gurjan balsam and …
Reviews →Kenzo Power by Kenzo is a woody spicy fragrance crafted by perfumer Olivier Polge in 2008. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, green coriander, and warm cardamom. At its center lies an abstract floral heart that gives the fragrance a clean, powdery texture. The base settles into ambery labdanum, cedar, and…
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 Balsam or Power?
Power takes 5 of 7 categories. Amber Balsam is rated 3.52/5 from 54 votes; Power is rated 4.18/5 from 1,623 votes. Choose Amber Balsam for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Power for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Amber Balsam or Power?
Power lasts longest (Power 65/100, Amber Balsam 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Amber Balsam or Power?
Power projects furthest (Power 56/100, Amber Balsam 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Amber Balsam and Power smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamon, Bergamot, Tolu Balsam and Labdanum.
Is Amber Balsam or Power better for summer or winter?
For summer, Amber Balsam is the stronger pick. For winter, Amber Balsam is the stronger pick. Amber Balsam suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amber Balsam and Power?
Amber Balsam has top notes of Cardamon, Clove Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Gurjan balsam, Cinnamon, Green Tea and Vetiver, a base of Tolu Balsam, Thailand Oud, Peru Balsam and Copaiba balm. Power has top notes of Coriander, Cardamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Flowers, a base of Tolu Balsam, Labdanum and Cedar.
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