Fragrance comparison

Amber vs Mystic Rose

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 163 ratings analysed

Amber

Max Philip

2.673 votes

Rank #62,205 Warm SpicyRose

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55%scent match

Closely related

Mystic Rose

Zara

3.90160 votes

Rank #7,636 AmberRose

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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.
Mystic Rose
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Amber2/4

Mystic Rose2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmberMax Philip

Mystic RoseZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

3.90/ 5 · 160 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

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

33%Love

34%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

145 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate42

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAmber

SillageAmber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value83

Category winnerMystic RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

rose92%

leather84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

amber100%

rose86%

woody72%

warm spicy58%

fruity44%

floral30%

Scent match55%Closely related · both rose, amber 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

Cranberry

Heart

Rose

Base

Amberwood

InformationalShared notesRose and Amberwood. 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

Spring64

Summer38

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men5

Unisex23

Women72

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,205

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,636

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerMystic RoseHigher 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…

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Mystic Rose by Zara offers a dark, spiced floral profile that feels mature and grounding. Built around a prominent rose note, it layers tart cranberry over a persistent amberwood base. This fragrance thrives in colder weather, making it a distinct choice for autumn or winter evenings when you want a moody, non-sugary …

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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 Mystic Rose?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Amber is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes; Mystic Rose is rated 3.90/5 from 160 votes. Choose Amber for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Mystic Rose for a amber and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Amber or Mystic Rose?

Amber lasts longest (Amber 100/100, Mystic Rose 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber or Mystic Rose?

Amber projects furthest (Amber 100/100, Mystic Rose 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber and Mystic Rose smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose and Amberwood.

Is Amber or Mystic Rose better for summer or winter?

Amber suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber and Mystic Rose?

Amber has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Patchouli, Geranium and Rose, a base of Amberwood, Agarwood and Leather. Mystic Rose has top notes of Cranberry, heart notes of Rose, a base of Amberwood.