Amber Cedar vs Mayfair
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Amber Cedar takes 3 of 4 categories.
Amber CedarChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
MayfairChoose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Amber Cedar3/4
Mayfair1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Amber Cedar
- Sillage & projection
- Amber Cedar
- Value for money
- Mayfair
- 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.ATESMayfairThe Savile Row CompanyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
3.80/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 79%Had 7%Want 14%
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
30%Love
40%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
10%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
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 winnerMayfairBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
patchouli69%
amber61%
citrus100%
amber92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
lavender61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderCardamonApple
Heart
White PepperCedarAmberOrris
Base
Woody NotesPatchouli
Top
CardamonAppleMandarin Orange
Heart
LavenderNutmegOrange Blossom
Base
Tonka BeanLeatherAmber
InformationalShared notesLavender, Cardamon, Apple 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
Spring86
Summer100
Fall43
Winter29
Day100
Night50
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#60,916
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAmber CedarHigher 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 →Mayfair by The Savile Row Company offers a straightforward take on the classic aromatic spicy genre. It opens with sharp mandarin orange and crisp apple, backed by a warm cardamom kick. This budget-friendly option suits casual office wear during temperate spring days when you want a clean, uncomplicated presence that …
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 Mayfair?
Amber Cedar takes 3 of 4 categories. Amber Cedar is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Mayfair is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes. Choose Amber Cedar for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mayfair for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Amber Cedar or Mayfair?
Amber Cedar lasts longest (Amber Cedar 80/100, Mayfair 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Amber Cedar or Mayfair?
Amber Cedar projects furthest (Amber Cedar 75/100, Mayfair 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Amber Cedar and Mayfair smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cardamon, Apple and Amber.
Is Amber Cedar or Mayfair better for summer or winter?
Amber Cedar suits daytime wear; Mayfair suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amber Cedar and Mayfair?
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. Mayfair has top notes of Cardamon, Apple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg and Orange Blossom, a base of Tonka Bean, Leather and Amber.
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