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Fragrance comparison

Amber Cedar vs Appletini

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

Updated 8 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Amber Cedar

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Appletini

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Amber Cedar2/4
Appletini2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Amber Cedar
Sillage & projection
Amber Cedar
Value for money
Appletini
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Appletini

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Amber CedarB.ATES
AppletiniMayrit
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
4.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 52%Had 0%Want 48%
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

67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate92
Category winners

LongevityAmber Cedar

SillageAmber Cedar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value70
Category winnerAppletiniBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
patchouli69%
amber61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
amber77%
fruity69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

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
BergamotAppleClary SageRaspberryOrange
Heart
LavenderJasmineOrrisSaffronCedar
Base
AmberSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverLeatherLabdanum
InformationalShared notesLavender, Apple, Cedar and Amber. 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
Spring75
Summer50
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night80
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men67
Unisex0
Women33
Men29
Unisex71
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,174

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,390

PerfumerPhilippine Courtière

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAppletiniHigher 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…

Reviews →

Appletini by Mayrit opens on a bright green apple effect, lifted by bergamot, orange and raspberry, then settles into aromatic herbs, soft florals and a warmer woody amber base. The single supplied review specifically praises its fresh green apple note, while the accord data points to a scent that is fruity at first b…

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

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amber Cedar or Appletini?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Amber Cedar is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Appletini is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Amber Cedar for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Appletini for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber Cedar or Appletini?

Amber Cedar lasts longest (Amber Cedar 80/100, Appletini 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber Cedar or Appletini?

Amber Cedar projects furthest (Amber Cedar 75/100, Appletini 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Cedar and Appletini smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Apple, Cedar and Amber.

Is Amber Cedar or Appletini better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Amber Cedar and Appletini?

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. Appletini has top notes of Bergamot, Apple, Clary Sage and Raspberry, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Orris and Saffron, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver.

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