Fragrance comparison

Amber vs Masaki Aqua Platinum

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 125 ratings analysed

4 wins

Amber

Mahogany

3.9072 votes

Rank #10,374 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Masaki Aqua Platinum

Masaki Matsushima

4.0453 votes

Rank #24,395 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber 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.
Masaki Aqua Platinum
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Amber4/7

Masaki Aqua Platinum3/7

Ratings & consensus: Masaki Aqua Platinum
Community sentiment: Masaki Aqua Platinum
Longevity: Amber
Sillage & projection: Amber
Value for money: Amber
Versatility: Masaki Aqua Platinum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amber

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmberMahogany

Masaki Aqua PlatinumMasaki Matsushima

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 47%Had 24%Want 29%

4.04/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 30%Had 15%Want 55%

Category winnerMasaki Aqua PlatinumRating 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

28%Love

58%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerMasaki Aqua PlatinumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAmber

SillageAmber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value63

Category winnerAmberBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

amber77%

white floral69%

woody61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

green84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

metallic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus 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

MintYuzuMetallic notesPomelo

Heart2-3 hrs

IrisCashmere WoodVirginia Cedar

Base4-6 hrs

CardamomPepperMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, Pomelo, Cardamom and Musk. Durations are only published for Masaki Aqua Platinum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter74

Day–

Night–

Spring58

Summer100

Fall19

Winter4

Day100

Night20

Category winnerMasaki Aqua PlatinumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex43

Women4

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,374

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#24,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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 →

Masaki Aqua Platinum opens with an energizing blast of sharp Japanese yuzu, bitter pomelo, and cooling green mint. What sets it apart immediately is an intriguing metallic accord, which adds an urban, shimmering edge rather than chilling the blend. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus top recedes into a soft, text…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amber or Masaki Aqua Platinum?

Amber takes 4 of 7 categories. Amber is rated 3.90/5 from 72 votes; Masaki Aqua Platinum is rated 4.04/5 from 53 votes. Choose Amber for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Masaki Aqua Platinum for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber or Masaki Aqua Platinum?

Amber lasts longest (Amber 73/100, Masaki Aqua Platinum 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber or Masaki Aqua Platinum?

Amber projects furthest (Amber 69/100, Masaki Aqua Platinum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber and Masaki Aqua Platinum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mint, Pomelo, Cardamom and Musk.

Is Amber or Masaki Aqua Platinum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Masaki Aqua Platinum is the stronger pick. For winter, Amber is the stronger pick. Masaki Aqua Platinum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber and Masaki Aqua Platinum?

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. Masaki Aqua Platinum has top notes of Mint, Yuzu, Metallic notes and Pomelo, heart notes of Iris, Cashmere Wood and Virginia Cedar, a base of Cardamom, Pepper and Musk.