Fragrance comparison

Amber vs Janan Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 31 ratings analysed

Amber

Max Philip

2.673 votes

Rank #71,989 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Janan Oud

Junaid Jamshed

4.2928 votes

Rank #14,647 RoseOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Amber
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.
Janan Oud
Choose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Amber2/4

Janan Oud2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmberMax Philip

Janan OudJunaid Jamshed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

4.29/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 63%Had 6%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

57%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate42

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAmber

SillageAmber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value80

Category winnerJanan OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

rose92%

leather84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

rose100%

oud92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

ozonic69%

fruity61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both rose and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Saffron

Heart

PatchouliGeraniumRose

Base

AmberwoodAgarwoodLeather

Top

RaspberrySaffronOzonic notesClove

Heart

RoseLily of the ValleyTuberoseTeaGeraniumJasmine

Base

AgarwoodLeatherAmberMuskSandalwoodNagarmothaPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Patchouli, Geranium and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring69

Summer23

Fall85

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men69

Unisex28

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,989

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,647

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerJanan OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber by Max Philip is a warm, spicy woody amber with saffron up top, a rose and patchouli heart, and a darker base of oud, leather, and amberwood. It reads dense, resinous, and slightly smoky rather than airy. This looks best suited to shoppers who enjoy modern rose-oud styles with a leathery edge. If you prefer soft…

Reviews →

Janan Oud by Junaid Jamshed is an intense woody masculine fragrance launched in 2024. It centers on a prominent agarwood profile enriched by saffron, rose, and leather notes. Best suited for cooler evenings, it offers a dramatic, rich presence that appeals to fans of bold, oriental compositions who appreciate classic …

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

CreatorARgENTUMWINNER vs

Forget Me Not 勿忘我RECLASSIFIED RE调香室RUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

NabroAZYARUNNER-UP vs

Mila Schön (Original)Mila SchönWINNER

1 person compared this today

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Fancy NightsJessica SimpsonRUNNER-UP vs

Nino Cerruti Pour FemmeCerrutiWINNER

3 people compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amber or Janan Oud?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Amber is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes; Janan Oud is rated 4.29/5 from 28 votes. Choose Amber for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Janan Oud for a rose and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber or Janan Oud?

Amber lasts longest (Amber 100/100, Janan Oud 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber or Janan Oud?

Amber projects furthest (Amber 100/100, Janan Oud 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber and Janan Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Patchouli, Geranium and Rose.

Is Amber or Janan Oud better for summer or winter?

Amber suits evening wear; Janan Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber and Janan Oud?

Amber has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Patchouli, Geranium and Rose, a base of Amberwood, Agarwood and Leather. Janan Oud has top notes of Raspberry, Saffron, Ozonic notes and Clove, heart notes of Rose, Lily of the Valley, Tuberose and Tea, a base of Agarwood, Leather, Amber and Musk.