Fragrance comparison

Amber Eclipse vs Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

Amber Eclipse

Adrian Costa

4.605 votes

Rank #42,613 VanillaWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)

Vdot

2.8513 votes

Rank #64,244 SmokyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Amber Eclipse
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)
Choose it for a smoky and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Amber Eclipse2/4

Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)
Sillage & projection: Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)
Value for money: Amber Eclipse
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amber Eclipse

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amber EclipseAdrian Costa

Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)Vdot

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 48%Had 0%Want 52%

2.85/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

15%Love

23%Like

0%Ok

54%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate46

Category winners

LongevitySmoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)

SillageSmoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value0

Category winnerAmber EclipseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

smoky100%

amber92%

woody84%

leather77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BenzoinLemonLavender

Heart

CoumarinVanillaGuaiac WoodCedarwood

Base

SandalwoodTobaccoSpicesAmbrofix™Patchouli

Top20-30 mins

Dried PlumTolu BalsamVanilla

Heart3-5 hrs

Birch TarSmokeTobaccoBenzoinLeatherOlibanum

Base8-12+ hrs

Woody NotesSpicesGuaiac WoodAmbergris

InformationalShared notesBenzoin, Vanilla, Guaiac Wood and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer17

Fall100

Winter83

Day67

Night100

Spring33

Summer33

Fall33

Winter100

Day19

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

Casual 39%Date 32%Party 21%Work 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,244

PerfumerNikita Kharlashin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmber EclipseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber Eclipse by Adrian Costa is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. This is a new fragrance. Amber Eclipse was launched in 2025. Top notes are Benzoin, Lemon and Lavender; middle notes are Coumarin, Vanilla, Guaiac Wood and Cedarwood; base notes are Sandalwood, Tobacco, Spices, Ambrofix™ and Patchouli.

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Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) by Vdot smells like real campfire logs drenched in sweet resin. It is unapologetic. The scent opens with a burst of sweet dried plum and warm tolu balsam before plunging into raw, charred birch tar and pungent black leather. You get the distinct smell of wood smoke drifting through cold eve…

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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 Eclipse or Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Amber Eclipse is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) is rated 2.85/5 from 13 votes. Choose Amber Eclipse for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) for a smoky and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber Eclipse or Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)?

Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) lasts longest (Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) 83/100, Amber Eclipse 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber Eclipse or Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)?

Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) projects furthest (Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) 70/100, Amber Eclipse 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Eclipse and Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Benzoin, Vanilla, Guaiac Wood and Tobacco.

Is Amber Eclipse or Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) better for summer or winter?

Amber Eclipse suits evening wear; Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Eclipse and Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)?

Amber Eclipse has top notes of Benzoin, Lemon and Lavender, heart notes of Coumarin, Vanilla, Guaiac Wood and Cedarwood, a base of Sandalwood, Tobacco, Spices and Ambrofix™. Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) has top notes of Dried Plum, Tolu Balsam and Vanilla, heart notes of Birch Tar, Smoke, Tobacco and Benzoin, a base of Woody Notes, Spices, Guaiac Wood and Ambergris.