Fragrance comparison

Amber vs Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 2,421 ratings analysed

Amber

Mahogany

3.9072 votes

Rank #11,207 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée

Guerlain

4.292,349 votes

Rank #1,575 WoodyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée takes 4 of 7 categories.

Amber
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Amber3/7

Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée4/7

Ratings & consensus: Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée
Community sentiment: Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée
Longevity: Amber
Sillage & projection: Amber
Value for money: Amber
Versatility: Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmberMahogany

Guerlain Homme L'Eau BoiséeGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 47%Had 24%Want 29%

4.29/ 5 · 2,349 votes

Have 49%Had 18%Want 33%

Category winnerGuerlain Homme L'Eau BoiséeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

72 votes

49%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

2,349 votes

Category winnerGuerlain Homme L'Eau BoiséeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAmber

SillageAmber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value60

Category winnerAmberBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

amber77%

white floral69%

woody61%

woody100%

green88%

aromatic77%

citrus65%

fresh spicy53%

earthy42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderMintPomeloBergamotLime

Heart

Orange BlossomNutmegGeraniumCardamom

Base

AmberGuaiac WoodSandalwoodMuskTeak WoodVetiver

Notes

VetiverLimeWoodsy NotesGrassMintGeraniumRumMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMint, Lime, Geranium and Musk. Durations are only published for Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter74

Day–

Night–

Spring98

Summer100

Fall45

Winter14

Day100

Night25

Category winnerGuerlain Homme L'Eau BoiséeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex43

Women4

Men88

Unisex9

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,207

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#1,575

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews203

Category winnerGuerlain Homme L'Eau BoiséeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber 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.

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Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée balances crisp tartness with grounded earthy textures. It opens with an invigorating burst of fresh-cut lime, sharp green grass, and cool mint that gives the immediate impression of a chilled cocktail. As the citrus brightness settles, soft geranium and dry woodsy notes emerge to bridge the…

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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 Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée?

Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée takes 4 of 7 categories. Amber is rated 3.90/5 from 72 votes; Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée is rated 4.29/5 from 2,349 votes. Choose Amber for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber or Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée?

Amber lasts longest (Amber 73/100, Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber or Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée?

Amber projects furthest (Amber 69/100, Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber and Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Lime, Geranium and Musk.

Is Amber or Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée better for summer or winter?

For summer, Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée is the stronger pick. For winter, Amber is the stronger pick. Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber and Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée?

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. Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée features Vetiver, Lime, Woodsy Notes, Grass and Mint.