Fragrance comparison

Amber vs OPUX X

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

Amber

Max Philip

2.673 votes

Rank #71,989 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

OPUX X

OPUX

5.001 votes

Rank #54,979 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

OPUX X takes 2 of 3 categories.

Amber
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.
OPUX X
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Amber1/3

OPUX X2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmberMax Philip

OPUX XOPUX

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate42

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageAmber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerOPUX XBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

rose92%

leather84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

rose84%

smoky77%

leather69%

woody61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both warm spicy, rose and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Saffron

Heart

PatchouliGeraniumRose

Base

AmberwoodAgarwoodLeather

Notes

RaspberryAmberwoodGeraniumAgarwoodBenzoinSaffronIncenseBirchRoseOud

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Geranium, Rose 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

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,989

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,979

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOPUX XHigher 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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OPUX X by OPUX arrives as a striking unisex release, combining the classic structure of dark woods and sweet fruit. By pairing a jammy rose note with heavy agarwood and dry birch, it delivers a dense profile. This scent is built specifically for cold night outings, offering an intense option for fans of bold, middle e…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amber or OPUX X?

OPUX X takes 2 of 3 categories. Amber is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes; OPUX X is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Amber for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose OPUX X for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which projects more, Amber or OPUX X?

Amber projects furthest (Amber 100/100, OPUX X 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber and OPUX X smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, rose and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Geranium, Rose and Amberwood.

Is Amber or OPUX X better for summer or winter?

Amber suits evening wear; OPUX X suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber and OPUX X?

Amber has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Patchouli, Geranium and Rose, a base of Amberwood, Agarwood and Leather. OPUX X features Raspberry, Amberwood, Geranium, Agarwood and Benzoin.