Fragrance comparison

Amber Cedar vs Ambre Gris

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

Amber Cedar

B.ATES

4.502 votes

Rank #54,174 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Ambre Gris

Nych Perfumes

5.001 votes

Rank #54,318 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Amber Cedar
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ambre Gris
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity.

Amber Cedar1/2

Ambre Gris1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amber CedarB.ATES

Ambre GrisNych Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Gris

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderCardamonApple

Heart

White PepperCedarAmberOrris

Base

Woody NotesPatchouli

Top

Red BerriesBergamotSpicy NotesFruity NotesWhite PepperCardamom

Heart

LavenderClary SageOrris

Base

PatchouliCedarAmbergris

InformationalShared notesLavender, White Pepper, Cedar and Orris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,174

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,318

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmber CedarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber Cedar by B.ATES is a versatile unisex fragrance that pairs the crisp brightness of apple and lavender with a deep, resinous woody base. Launched in 2022, it provides a warm yet fresh profile suitable for year-round wear. The composition balances spicy notes with earthy patchouli, creating a scent that feels both…

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Ambre Gris by Nych Perfumes opens with a lively splash of tart red berries, zesty bergamot, and a crackle of crushed cardamom and white pepper. As the sharp spices settle, a soothing blend of clean lavender, herbal clary sage, and powdery orris rounds out the middle. The base grounds the fragrance in earthy patchouli,…

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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 Cedar or Ambre Gris?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Amber Cedar is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Ambre Gris is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Amber Cedar for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ambre Gris for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity.

Which lasts longer, Amber Cedar or Ambre Gris?

Ambre Gris lasts longest (Ambre Gris 100/100, Amber Cedar 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Cedar and Ambre Gris smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, White Pepper, Cedar and Orris.

Is Amber Cedar or Ambre Gris better for summer or winter?

Amber Cedar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Cedar and Ambre Gris?

Amber Cedar has top notes of Lavender, Cardamon and Apple, heart notes of White Pepper, Cedar, Amber and Orris, a base of Woody Notes and Patchouli. Ambre Gris has top notes of Red Berries, Bergamot, Spicy Notes and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Lavender, Clary Sage and Orris, a base of Patchouli, Cedar and Ambergris.