Fragrance comparison

Amber vs Instance Lima Rosa

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 88 ratings analysed

3 wins

Amber

Mahogany

3.9072 votes

Rank #10,293 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Instance Lima Rosa

Eudora

4.2516 votes

Rank #48,423 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber takes 3 of 5 categories.

Amber
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Instance Lima Rosa
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amber3/5

Instance Lima Rosa1/5

Ratings & consensus: Instance Lima Rosa
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amber
Sillage & projection: Amber
Value for money: Tie
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

AmberMahogany

Instance Lima RosaEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 47%Had 24%Want 29%

4.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 36%Had 7%Want 57%

Category winnerInstance Lima RosaRating 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

38%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAmber

SillageAmber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

amber77%

white floral69%

woody61%

fruity100%

citrus86%

white floral72%

sweet58%

aldehydic44%

powdery30%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus and white floral

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

Top15-30 mins

Champagne RoséNectarinePomelo

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomJuniper

Base3-5 hrs

Lemon PieOrange PeelVetiver

InformationalShared notesPomelo, Orange Blossom and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Instance Lima Rosa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter74

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer82

Fall18

Winter18

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex43

Women4

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,293

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#48,423

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmberHigher 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.

Reviews →

Instance Lima Rosa by Eudora delivers an instant burst of chilled, fizzy cheer. It sparkles immediately. Chilled Champagne Rosé and bittersweet pomelo splash onto skin alongside ripe nectarine slices. The citrus bite feels brisk. Within twenty minutes, creamy orange blossom rounds out the fruit punch, eventually settl…

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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 Instance Lima Rosa?

Amber takes 3 of 5 categories. Amber is rated 3.90/5 from 72 votes; Instance Lima Rosa is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes. Choose Amber for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Instance Lima Rosa for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber or Instance Lima Rosa?

Amber lasts longest (Amber 73/100, Instance Lima Rosa 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber or Instance Lima Rosa?

Amber projects furthest (Amber 69/100, Instance Lima Rosa 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber and Instance Lima Rosa smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Pomelo, Orange Blossom and Vetiver.

Is Amber or Instance Lima Rosa better for summer or winter?

Instance Lima Rosa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber and Instance Lima Rosa?

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. Instance Lima Rosa has top notes of Champagne Rosé, Nectarine and Pomelo, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Juniper, a base of Lemon Pie, Orange Peel and Vetiver.