Fragrance comparison

Amber vs Le Trône Dore

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 75 ratings analysed

4 wins

Amber

Mahogany

3.9072 votes

Rank #10,519 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Le Trône Dore

Valois

4.003 votes

Rank #57,152 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber takes 4 of 4 categories.

Amber
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Le Trône Dore
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Amber4/4

Le Trône Dore0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amber
Sillage & projection: Amber
Value for money: Amber
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

Le Trône DoreValois

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 47%Had 24%Want 29%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 10%Had 6%Want 84%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAmber

SillageAmber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAmberBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

amber77%

white floral69%

woody61%

woody100%

citrus88%

warm spicy77%

aromatic65%

fruity53%

oud42%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

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

Top20-30 mins

CardamomLimeApple pulp

Heart2-4 hrs

Woody NotesCedarIononesOrange BlossomCistus Incanus

Base6-8 hrs

AgarwoodMuskTonka BeanAmberCambodian Oud

InformationalShared notesLime, Orange Blossom, Cardamom and Amber. Durations are only published for Le Trône Dore, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter74

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex43

Women4

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Casual 30%Work 28%Date 26%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,519

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#57,152

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.

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Le Trône Dore by Valois opens with an energetic splash of zesty lime and crisp apple pulp, immediately balanced by the cozy warmth of crushed green cardamom. As the bright fruitiness settles, smooth cedar wood and honeyed orange blossom create a rich, clean heart that feels polished without being stuffy. The dry-down …

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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 Le Trône Dore?

Amber takes 4 of 4 categories. Amber is rated 3.90/5 from 72 votes; Le Trône Dore is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Amber for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Le Trône Dore for a woody and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber or Le Trône Dore?

Amber lasts longest (Amber 73/100, Le Trône Dore 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber or Le Trône Dore?

Amber projects furthest (Amber 69/100, Le Trône Dore 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber and Le Trône Dore smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Orange Blossom, Cardamom and Amber.

Is Amber or Le Trône Dore better for summer or winter?

Le Trône Dore suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber and Le Trône Dore?

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. Le Trône Dore has top notes of Cardamom, Lime and Apple pulp, heart notes of Woody Notes, Cedar, Ionones and Orange Blossom, a base of Agarwood, Musk, Tonka Bean and Amber.