Fragrance comparison

Amber vs Vespree

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 388 ratings analysed

3 wins

Amber

Roja Dove

4.27376 votes

Rank #705 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Vespree

Bienaimé

4.3312 votes

Rank #18,891 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber takes 3 of 4 categories.

Amber
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vespree
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amber3/4

Vespree0/4

Ratings & consensus: Amber
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amber
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
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

AmberRoja Dove

VespreeBienaimé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 376 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

Category winnerAmberRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

21%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

195 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAmber

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

cacao69%

aromatic61%

patchouli100%

woody86%

warm spicy72%

vanilla58%

balsamic44%

earthy30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeLavenderGeraniumBergamot

Heart

CacaoRose

Base

AmberVanillaPatchouliSandalwoodCoumarinLabdanumBenzoinCedar

Notes

PatchouliFougère AccordCedarVanillaBenzoinAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAmber, Vanilla, Patchouli and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer11

Fall100

Winter100

Day82

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex58

Women19

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#705

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews66

Overall rank#18,891

PerfumerMarie Schnirer

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerAmberHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Roja Dove Amber wears less like a classic resin bomb and more like a powdery amber fougere with cacao, woods, vanilla and a cool aromatic lift. The opening can feel citrusy and lavender-led before it settles into dusty chocolate, soft amber and sandalwood. It suits shoppers who like warm, textured perfumes with a dry,…

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Vespree by Bienaimé is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. This is a new fragrance. Vespree was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Marie Schnirer. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly.

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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 Vespree?

Amber takes 3 of 4 categories. Amber is rated 4.27/5 from 376 votes; Vespree is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes. Choose Amber for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vespree for a patchouli and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber or Vespree?

Amber lasts longest (Amber 82/100, Vespree 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber or Vespree?

Projection is very close: Amber 72/100, Vespree 72/100 for sillage.

Do Amber and Vespree smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli and Benzoin.

Is Amber or Vespree better for summer or winter?

Amber suits evening wear; Vespree suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber and Vespree?

Amber has top notes of Orange, Lavender, Geranium and Bergamot, heart notes of Cacao and Rose, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Vespree features Patchouli, Fougère Accord, Cedar, Vanilla and Benzoin.