Fragrance comparison

Amber vs Ashjan

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 88 ratings analysed

Amber

Ajmal

4.1678 votes

Rank #8,441 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ashjan

Nabeel

4.8010 votes

Rank #29,265 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ashjan takes 4 of 5 categories.

Amber
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ashjan
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Amber1/5

Ashjan4/5

Ratings & consensus: Ashjan
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ashjan
Sillage & projection: Ashjan
Value for money: Ashjan
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amber

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmberAjmal

AshjanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 42%Had 11%Want 47%

4.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

Category winnerAshjanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

25%Like

15%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate95

Category winners

LongevityAshjan

SillageAshjan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAshjanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

rose84%

powdery77%

oud69%

musky61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPepper

Heart

RosePalisander RosewoodJasmine

Base

AmberAgarwood (Oud)MuskSandalwood

Top

PepperJasmineBergamotOreganoCinnamonLemonClovesCedar Needles

Heart

IncenseGeraniumPatchouliHeliotropeSandalwoodAmberRose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhMuskVanillaLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Rose and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer56

Fall100

Winter89

Day89

Night100

Spring80

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex60

Women11

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,441

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#29,265

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAmberHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Amber is a warm, rosy amber-wood scent with an oud-tinged base and a lightly spicy start. It opens with bergamot and pepper, then leans into rose with a soft, slightly powdery floral feel, before settling into amber, sandalwood, musk and a smooth, woody-oud dryness. It reads classic, rich and close-to-skin comf…

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Ashjan opens with a bright citrus and spice rush, then settles into incense, amber, soft woods, and a resinous oud-leather base. It reads bold, clean, and slightly traditional, with enough warmth and smoke to keep the fresh top from feeling simple. If you enjoy Middle Eastern styles that mix sparkling citrus, rose-tin…

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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 or Ashjan?

Ashjan takes 4 of 5 categories. Amber is rated 4.16/5 from 78 votes; Ashjan is rated 4.80/5 from 10 votes. Choose Amber for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ashjan for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber or Ashjan?

Ashjan lasts longest (Ashjan 80/100, Amber 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber or Ashjan?

Projection is very close: Ashjan 71/100, Amber 69/100 for sillage.

Do Amber and Ashjan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Amber or Ashjan better for summer or winter?

Amber suits evening wear; Ashjan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber and Ashjan?

Amber has top notes of Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Palisander Rosewood and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Sandalwood. Ashjan has top notes of Pepper, Jasmine, Bergamot and Oregano, heart notes of Incense, Geranium, Patchouli and Heliotrope, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Musk and Vanilla.