Fragrance comparison

Amber vs Qissati Chapter 04

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 93 ratings analysed

Amber

Mahogany

3.9072 votes

Rank #10,477 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Qissati Chapter 04

Qissati

4.8621 votes

Rank #11,023 Fresh SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Qissati Chapter 04 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Amber
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Qissati Chapter 04
Choose it for a fresh spicy and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Amber2/5

Qissati Chapter 043/5

Ratings & consensus: Qissati Chapter 04
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Qissati Chapter 04
Sillage & projection: Qissati Chapter 04
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

Qissati Chapter 04Qissati

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 47%Had 24%Want 29%

4.86/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 30%Had 11%Want 59%

Category winnerQissati Chapter 04Rating 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

86%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate96

Category winners

LongevityQissati Chapter 04

SillageQissati Chapter 04

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value58

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%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic 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

Top20-30 mins

GingerMintBergamotNutmeg

Heart3-4 hrs

NeroliLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGeranium

Base8-10+ hrs

MuskAmbergrisGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesMint, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Geranium. Durations are only published for Qissati Chapter 04, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter74

Day–

Night–

Spring91

Summer100

Fall55

Winter36

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex43

Women4

Men21

Unisex71

Women8

Casual 36%Work 29%Date 21%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,477

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#11,023

PerfumerNathalie Templer

Launched—

Reviews11

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 →

Qissati Chapter 04 hits the air with a brisk shock of garden mint, zesty bergamot, and grated ginger. The opening feels icy and energetic. Within twenty minutes, sweet neroli and delicate lily of the valley soften the bite, bringing a clean floral hum that feels like fresh morning air. As hours pass, the scent settle…

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 Qissati Chapter 04?

Qissati Chapter 04 takes 3 of 5 categories. Amber is rated 3.90/5 from 72 votes; Qissati Chapter 04 is rated 4.86/5 from 21 votes. Choose Amber for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Qissati Chapter 04 for a fresh spicy and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber or Qissati Chapter 04?

Qissati Chapter 04 lasts longest (Qissati Chapter 04 88/100, Amber 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber or Qissati Chapter 04?

Qissati Chapter 04 projects furthest (Qissati Chapter 04 86/100, Amber 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber and Qissati Chapter 04 smell similar?

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

Is Amber or Qissati Chapter 04 better for summer or winter?

Qissati Chapter 04 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber and Qissati Chapter 04?

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. Qissati Chapter 04 has top notes of Ginger, Mint, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Neroli, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Musk, Ambergris and Guaiac Wood.