Fragrance comparison

Amber Elegant vs Refresh

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

Amber Elegant

Zodiac

5.001 votes

Rank #54,467 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Refresh

DSH Perfumes

4.502 votes

Rank #48,642 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Refresh takes 1 of 1 categories.

Amber Elegant
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Refresh
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Amber Elegant0/1

Refresh1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amber ElegantZodiac

RefreshDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 13%Had 25%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

fruity61%

green100%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both green, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintGreen NotesWatery NotesGinger

Heart

FigCoconutSalt

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwood

Notes

MintGreen Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMint and Green Notes. Durations are only published for Refresh, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,467

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,642

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRefreshHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber Elegant opens cool and green, with mint, watery notes and ginger giving it a crisp, aromatic lift. As it settles, fig, coconut and salt add a softer coastal feel, while tonka bean and sandalwood bring a sweet woody finish. It looks suited to men who enjoy fresh scents with a creamy edge rather than a purely shar…

Reviews →

Refresh by DSH Perfumes presents a focused botanical study centered entirely on mint and crisp green notes. Built by indie perfumer Dawn Spencer Hurwitz, this aromatic green composition skips sweet candy tropes in favor of crushed foliage straight from a garden bed. The scent highlights a fresh spicy herbal bite 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 Elegant or Refresh?

Refresh takes 1 of 1 categories. Amber Elegant is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Refresh is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Amber Elegant for a green and aromatic character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Refresh for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Do Amber Elegant and Refresh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint and Green Notes.

Is Amber Elegant or Refresh better for summer or winter?

Amber Elegant suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Elegant and Refresh?

Amber Elegant has top notes of Mint, Green Notes, Watery Notes and Ginger, heart notes of Fig, Coconut and Salt, a base of Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. Refresh features Mint and Green Notes.