Fragrance comparison

Amber Bound vs Ambre d'Automne

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

2 wins

Amber Bound

West Third Brand

3.628 votes

Rank #49,201 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Ambre d'Automne

Alkemia Perfumes

4.1520 votes

Rank #21,353 SmokySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber Bound takes 2 of 3 categories.

Amber Bound
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Ambre d'Automne
Choose it for a smoky and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Amber Bound2/3

Ambre d'Automne1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amber Bound
Sillage & projection: Amber Bound
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ambre d'Automne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amber BoundWest Third Brand

Ambre d'AutomneAlkemia Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 17%Had 13%Want 70%

4.15/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 15%Had 7%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

45%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAmber Bound

SillageAmber Bound

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value88

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

vanilla88%

amber77%

powdery65%

woody53%

fresh spicy42%

smoky100%

sweet91%

tobacco83%

amber74%

leather65%

fruity56%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OrangeAmberBourbon VanillaWoody NotesSandalwoodMuskRoseMaple syrupRaspberryPatchouliTobacco Leaf

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

SmokeTobacco LeafMaple syrupAmberBirch TarMyricaMushroomCinnamon Leaf

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAmber, Maple syrup and Tobacco Leaf. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring9

Summer9

Fall100

Winter36

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,201

PerfumerMichael Loring Probst

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#21,353

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerAmbre d'AutomneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber Bound opens with a bright, sweet orange effect, backed by raspberry and a boozy vanilla tone that can read almost candied at first. As it settles, the fragrance turns softer and warmer, with amber, musk, sandalwood and a light patchouli trace. It suits someone who enjoys citrus led sweetness with a smooth amber …

Reviews →

Ambre d'Automne by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amber Bound or Ambre d'Automne?

Amber Bound takes 2 of 3 categories. Amber Bound is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes; Ambre d'Automne is rated 4.15/5 from 20 votes. Choose Amber Bound for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Ambre d'Automne for a smoky and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber Bound or Ambre d'Automne?

Amber Bound lasts longest (Amber Bound 80/100, Ambre d'Automne 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber Bound or Ambre d'Automne?

Amber Bound projects furthest (Amber Bound 70/100, Ambre d'Automne 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Bound and Ambre d'Automne smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Amber, Maple syrup and Tobacco Leaf.

Is Amber Bound or Ambre d'Automne better for summer or winter?

Amber Bound suits day or night wear; Ambre d'Automne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Bound and Ambre d'Automne?

Amber Bound features Orange, Amber, Bourbon Vanilla, Woody Notes and Sandalwood. Ambre d'Automne features Smoke, Tobacco Leaf, Maple syrup, Amber and Birch Tar.