Amber vs Bucephalus XII
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Amber takes 6 of 7 categories.
AmberChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Bucephalus XIIChoose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Amber6/7
Bucephalus XII1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Amber
- Community sentiment
- Amber
- Longevity
- Amber
- Sillage & projection
- Amber
- Value for money
- Amber
- Versatility
- Bucephalus XII
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Amber
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AmberMahoganyBucephalus XIIArmafWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 72 votes
Have 47%Had 24%Want 29%
3.89/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 39%Had 5%Want 57%
Category winnerAmberRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
50%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
3%Hate
72 votes
42%Love
29%Like
13%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
38 votes
Category winnerAmberMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmber
SillageAmber
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAmberBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
amber77%
white floral69%
woody61%
musky100%
woody91%
powdery83%
amber74%
citrus65%
earthy56%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, amber and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderMintPomeloBergamotLime
Heart
Orange BlossomNutmegGeraniumCardamom
Base
AmberGuaiac WoodSandalwoodMuskTeak WoodVetiver
Top
LemonOrange BlossomMint
Heart
SpicesPepperGingerNutmeg
Base
MuskAmberSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver
InformationalShared notesMint, Orange Blossom, Nutmeg and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter74
Day–
Night–
Spring88
Summer63
Fall100
Winter92
Day100
Night91
Category winnerBucephalus XIIMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,475
PerfumerRoland Theil
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#16,957
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerAmberHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmber by Mahogany is an aromatic fougere that relies on clean lavender and cool mint to balance a warm, wood-heavy base. It works exceptionally well as a casual daytime scent for spring, offering a crisp profile that transitions into a subtle, dry teak and guaiac wood hum on the skin.
Reviews →Armaf Bucephalus XII opens with a bright burst of mint and lemon, backed by sweet orange blossom. As the initial freshness subsides, ginger and black pepper take over, creating a spicy warmth on the skin. The final phase settles into a dense, sweet base of amber, patchouli, and sandalwood that projects an aroma remini…
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 Bucephalus XII?
Amber takes 6 of 7 categories. Amber is rated 3.90/5 from 72 votes; Bucephalus XII is rated 3.89/5 from 38 votes. Choose Amber for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Bucephalus XII for a musky and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Amber or Bucephalus XII?
They last about the same: Amber 73/100, Bucephalus XII 72/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Amber or Bucephalus XII?
Amber projects furthest (Amber 69/100, Bucephalus XII 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Amber and Bucephalus XII smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Mint, Orange Blossom, Nutmeg and Amber.
Is Amber or Bucephalus XII better for summer or winter?
For summer, Bucephalus XII is the stronger pick. For winter, Bucephalus XII is the stronger pick. Bucephalus XII suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amber and Bucephalus XII?
Amber has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Pomelo and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Nutmeg, Geranium and Cardamom, a base of Amber, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Musk. Bucephalus XII has top notes of Lemon, Orange Blossom and Mint, heart notes of Spices, Pepper, Ginger and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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