Amber vs Summer
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Summer takes 2 of 3 categories.
AmberChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in winter, evening wear.
SummerChoose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Amber0/3
Summer2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Summer
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Summer
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AmberClaudia ScattoliniSummerKaren DouéWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.43/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
43%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageSummer
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery83%
honey65%
warm spicy48%
amber30%
woody100%
rose92%
aquatic84%
floral77%
fresh69%
green61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
SandalwoodCedarHoneyAmber
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
RoseWater NotesSandalwoodGreen LeavesGuaiac WoodHoneyPeonyIncenseAgarwood (Oud)AmberCedar
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Cedar, Honey and Amber. Durations are only published for Amber, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer50
Fall50
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring0
Summer100
Fall33
Winter33
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#66,453
PerfumerClaudia Scattolini
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#57,262
PerfumerAnna Shevchuk
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSummerHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmber by Claudia Scattolini is a warm oriental fragrance built around four central components: amber, honey, cedar, and sandalwood. The scent opens with a noticeable rush of golden honey that feels thick and sweet before revealing a dry, woody backbone. As it settles, powdery textures emerge alongside warm spicy facet…
Reviews →Summer by Karen Doué brings the warmth of a sun-drenched garden directly to your skin. The scent centers on a fresh rose note paired with watery green leaves and soft sandalwood. It suits women looking for a gentle, bright floral scent to wear during casual warm afternoons.
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 or Summer?
Summer takes 2 of 3 categories. Amber is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes; Summer is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Amber for a woody and powdery character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Summer for a woody and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Amber or Summer?
They last about the same: Amber 80/100, Summer 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Amber or Summer?
Summer projects furthest (Summer 83/100, Amber 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Amber and Summer smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Cedar, Honey and Amber.
Is Amber or Summer better for summer or winter?
Amber suits evening wear; Summer suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amber and Summer?
Amber features Sandalwood, Cedar, Honey and Amber. Summer features Rose, Water Notes, Sandalwood, Green Leaves and Guaiac Wood.
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