Fragrance comparison

Amber vs Clean For Men Black Leather

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 195 ratings analysed

Amber

Laboratory Perfumes

4.15143 votes

Rank #6,533 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Clean For Men Black Leather

Clean

4.0252 votes

Rank #37,471 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Amber
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Clean For Men Black Leather
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Amber3/7

Clean For Men Black Leather3/7

Ratings & consensus: Amber
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Amber
Sillage & projection: Clean For Men Black Leather
Value for money: Clean For Men Black Leather
Versatility: Clean For Men Black Leather
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amber

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmberLaboratory Perfumes

Clean For Men Black LeatherClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 50%Had 17%Want 33%

4.02/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 40%Had 16%Want 43%

Category winnerAmberRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

44%Like

13%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

143 votes

25%Love

62%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAmber

SillageClean For Men Black Leather

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value61

Category winnerClean For Men Black LeatherBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

white floral69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

leather84%

green77%

marine69%

animalic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperBergamotJuniperBirch LeafLemonCassis

Heart

LavenderJasmineVetiverWhite Flowers

Base

OakmossMuskWhite AmberLeather

Top30 to 45 minutes

Sea NotesOzonic notesBergamotBlack Pepper

Heart1 to 2 hours

MintJuniperOrchid

Base3 to 4 hours

LeatherMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Bergamot, Juniper and Musk. Durations are only published for Clean For Men Black Leather, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer38

Fall100

Winter81

Day85

Night100

Category winnerClean For Men Black LeatherMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex52

Women5

Men70

Unisex20

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,533

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#37,471

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmberHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Laboratory Perfumes Amber opens with a sharp spray of black pepper, green birch leaf, and sour bergamot. The scent quickly settles into a crisp, piney aromatic profile backed by herbal lavender and dry vetiver. Despite the name on the glass lab flask, there is little resinous vanilla or thick balsamic sweetness here. …

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Clean For Men Black Leather takes a surprising route by pairing brisk, airy freshness with a dark base. It opens with an invigorating burst of sea notes, ozonic notes, and tart bergamot, cut through by the sharp punch of black pepper. Soon after, a cool heart of mint and piney juniper steps in, rounded out by a faint …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amber or Clean For Men Black Leather?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Amber is rated 4.15/5 from 143 votes; Clean For Men Black Leather is rated 4.02/5 from 52 votes. Choose Amber for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Clean For Men Black Leather for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber or Clean For Men Black Leather?

Amber lasts longest (Amber 62/100, Clean For Men Black Leather 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber or Clean For Men Black Leather?

Projection is very close: Clean For Men Black Leather 63/100, Amber 62/100 for sillage.

Do Amber and Clean For Men Black Leather smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Bergamot, Juniper and Musk.

Is Amber or Clean For Men Black Leather better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clean For Men Black Leather is the stronger pick. For winter, Clean For Men Black Leather is the stronger pick. Clean For Men Black Leather suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber and Clean For Men Black Leather?

Amber has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot, Juniper and Birch Leaf, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Vetiver and White Flowers, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, White Amber and Leather. Clean For Men Black Leather has top notes of Sea Notes, Ozonic notes, Bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Mint, Juniper and Orchid, a base of Leather, Musk and Amber.