Fragrance comparison

Amber vs Sync Man

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 133 ratings analysed

5 wins

Amber

Mahogany

3.9072 votes

Rank #10,324 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Sync Man

Puma

3.8261 votes

Rank #26,283 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber takes 5 of 7 categories.

Amber
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Sync Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amber5/7

Sync Man1/7

Ratings & consensus: Amber
Community sentiment: Sync Man
Longevity: Amber
Sillage & projection: Amber
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Amber
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amber

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmberMahogany

Sync ManPuma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 47%Had 24%Want 29%

3.82/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 33%Had 55%Want 12%

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

13%Love

69%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerSync ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAmber

SillageAmber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

amber77%

white floral69%

woody61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

woody70%

lavender60%

green50%

Scent match60%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

Top15-25 mins

LimeGreen NotesBergamot

Heart1.5-3 hrs

LavenderGeraniumRosemary

Base3-5 hrs

AmberCedarGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Lime and Geranium. Durations are only published for Sync Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter74

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day100

Night31

Category winnerAmberMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex43

Women4

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 49%Work 30%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,324

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#26,283

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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 →

Puma Sync Man opens with an energetic jolt of sharp lime, bitter bergamot, and crushed green leaves. The alcohol lift clears within two minutes, revealing a clean aromatic core of lavender, garden rosemary, and spicy geranium. It is breezy, straightforward, and unapologetically light. As the citrus sparkle settles, a …

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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 Sync Man?

Amber takes 5 of 7 categories. Amber is rated 3.90/5 from 72 votes; Sync Man is rated 3.82/5 from 61 votes. Choose Amber for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Sync Man for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber or Sync Man?

Amber lasts longest (Amber 73/100, Sync Man 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber or Sync Man?

Amber projects furthest (Amber 69/100, Sync Man 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber and Sync Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Lime and Geranium.

Is Amber or Sync Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amber is the stronger pick. For winter, Amber is the stronger pick. Sync Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber and Sync Man?

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. Sync Man has top notes of Lime, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Rosemary, a base of Amber, Cedar and Guaiac Wood.