Fragrance comparison

Amber vs Milos

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 77 ratings analysed

3 wins

Amber

Mahogany

3.9072 votes

Rank #10,828 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Milos

Mango

4.005 votes

Rank #60,523 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber takes 3 of 4 categories.

Amber
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Milos
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Amber3/4

Milos1/4

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

MilosMango

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 47%Had 24%Want 29%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%

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

20%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAmber

SillageAmber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value94

Category winnerMilosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

amber77%

white floral69%

woody61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

green80%

citrus70%

woody60%

musky50%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

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

BergamotMintPink PepperGeranium

Heart2-3 hrs

CedarwoodJasmineNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

Tonka BeanVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Geranium. Durations are only published for Milos, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter74

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex43

Women4

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 13%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,828

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#60,523

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 →

Milos by Mango delivers an invigorating blast of Mediterranean air built around crisp mint, bright bergamot, and zesty pink pepper. You get a sharp flash of perfumer alcohol during the first sixty seconds, but it quickly calms down into a clean, herbal cedar heart shaded with geranium and subtle nutmeg. Earthy vetiver…

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 Milos?

Amber takes 3 of 4 categories. Amber is rated 3.90/5 from 72 votes; Milos is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Amber for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Milos for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber or Milos?

Amber lasts longest (Amber 73/100, Milos 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber or Milos?

Amber projects furthest (Amber 69/100, Milos 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber and Milos smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Geranium.

Is Amber or Milos better for summer or winter?

Milos suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber and Milos?

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. Milos has top notes of Bergamot, Mint, Pink Pepper and Geranium, heart notes of Cedarwood, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Musk.