Amber Cedar vs Jet Black Reserve
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
74%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Amber CedarChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Jet Black ReserveChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Amber Cedar2/4
Jet Black Reserve2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Amber Cedar
- Sillage & projection
- Amber Cedar
- Value for money
- Jet Black Reserve
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Jet Black Reserve
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Amber CedarB.ATESJet Black ReserveMichael Malul LondonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
4.16/ 5 · 116 votes
Have 61%Had 8%Want 31%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
47%Love
32%Like
13%Ok
4%Dislike
3%Hate
116 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmber Cedar
SillageAmber Cedar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJet Black ReserveBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
patchouli69%
amber61%
woody100%
warm spicy88%
amber77%
fresh spicy65%
aromatic53%
lavender42%
Scent match74%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderCardamonApple
Heart
White PepperCedarAmberOrris
Base
Woody NotesPatchouli
Notes
Woody NotesAmberCardamomWhite PepperLavenderApple
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesLavender, Apple, White Pepper 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 seasonSpring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring54
Summer10
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#54,487
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#30,045
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerJet Black ReserveHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmber 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 →Jet Black Reserve is a warm woody amber with cardamom spice, lavender freshness, and a touch of crisp apple up top. It opens polished and slightly sweet, then settles into a smooth, masculine dry-down with pepper and woods doing most of the work. It looks best for cooler weather, evenings, and anyone who likes designe…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Amber Cedar or Jet Black Reserve?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Amber Cedar is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Jet Black Reserve is rated 4.16/5 from 116 votes. Choose Amber Cedar for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Jet Black Reserve for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Amber Cedar or Jet Black Reserve?
Amber Cedar lasts longest (Amber Cedar 80/100, Jet Black Reserve 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Amber Cedar or Jet Black Reserve?
Amber Cedar projects furthest (Amber Cedar 75/100, Jet Black Reserve 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Amber Cedar and Jet Black Reserve smell similar?
Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Apple, White Pepper and Amber.
Is Amber Cedar or Jet Black Reserve better for summer or winter?
Amber Cedar suits daytime wear; Jet Black Reserve suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amber Cedar and Jet Black Reserve?
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. Jet Black Reserve features Woody Notes, Amber, Cardamom, White Pepper and Lavender.
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