Fragrance comparison

Amber vs No. 02 Pour Homme

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 84 ratings analysed

5 wins

Amber

Mahogany

3.9072 votes

Rank #10,440 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

No. 02 Pour Homme

Marquisa Dubai

3.0012 votes

Rank #63,337 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber takes 5 of 5 categories.

Amber
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
No. 02 Pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Amber5/5

No. 02 Pour Homme0/5

Ratings & consensus: Amber
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

No. 02 Pour HommeMarquisa Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 47%Had 24%Want 29%

3.00/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 50%Had 6%Want 44%

Category winnerAmberRating 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

8%Love

42%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

25%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityAmber

SillageAmber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value69

Category winnerAmberBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

amber77%

white floral69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

citrus65%

warm spicy53%

white floral42%

Scent match66%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy 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

Orange BlossomLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCardamomNutmegRosemaryGeranium

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverTeak WoodTonka BeanLitchi

InformationalShared notesLavender, Orange Blossom, Nutmeg and Geranium. Durations are only published for No. 02 Pour Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter74

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer25

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night68

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex43

Women4

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Casual 35%Work 33%Date 19%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,440

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#63,337

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 →

Marquisa Dubai No. 02 Pour Homme kicks off with a bright, crisp flash of tart lemon and sweet orange blossom. The opening hits sharp and clean. Give it two minutes for the initial alcohol lift to vanish, and a cool, herbal rush of lavender and crushed rosemary quickly takes over the midsection. Warm nutmeg and cardamo…

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 No. 02 Pour Homme?

Amber takes 5 of 5 categories. Amber is rated 3.90/5 from 72 votes; No. 02 Pour Homme is rated 3.00/5 from 12 votes. Choose Amber for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose No. 02 Pour Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber or No. 02 Pour Homme?

Amber lasts longest (Amber 73/100, No. 02 Pour Homme 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber or No. 02 Pour Homme?

Amber projects furthest (Amber 69/100, No. 02 Pour Homme 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber and No. 02 Pour Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Orange Blossom, Nutmeg and Geranium.

Is Amber or No. 02 Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

No. 02 Pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber and No. 02 Pour Homme?

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. No. 02 Pour Homme has top notes of Orange Blossom and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Rosemary, a base of Vetiver, Teak Wood, Tonka Bean and Litchi.