Fragrance comparison

Amber Ghost vs Saphir Noir

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

Amber Ghost

House of Fanatics

3.754 votes

Rank #55,907 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Saphir Noir

Lydeen

2.805 votes

Rank #62,879 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saphir Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.

Amber Ghost
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Saphir Noir
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Amber Ghost1/4

Saphir Noir3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amber GhostHouse of Fanatics

Saphir NoirLydeen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 12%Had 6%Want 82%

2.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

0%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate45

Category winners

LongevitySaphir Noir

SillageSaphir Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value17

¤ Price value42

Category winnerSaphir NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

white floral92%

amber84%

woody77%

smoky69%

balsamic61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

rose77%

yellow floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

IncenseSaffronSicilian Mandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily of the ValleySandalOrange Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

TonkaYlang-YlangVanillaAmber

Top

SaffronYlang YlangGingerCinnamonCorianderGeranium

Heart

Damask RoseJasmineViolet Leaves

Base

Guaiac WoodIncenseMuskAmberTonkaPatchouliVanillaStyrax

InformationalShared notesIncense, Saffron, Tonka and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Amber Ghost, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day45

Night100

Spring67

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Date 37%Party 23%Casual 22%Work 18%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,907

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,879

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmber GhostHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber Ghost by House of Fanatics is a warm spicy amber fragrance that balances dry Somalian incense, bittersweet saffron, and zesty Sicilian mandarin. As the bright citrus burns off within twenty minutes, clean orange blossom and lily of the valley cut across smooth Malaysian sandalwood. The base rests on rich Tahitia…

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Saphir Noir by Lydeen creates a dense, spiced atmosphere on the skin. It balances saffron and ginger heat against a heart of damask rose and jasmine. The base rests on guaiac wood and incense, providing a resinous, long-lasting presence. This is a bold, unisex choice for those who prefer heavy, spicy fragrances for co…

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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 Ghost or Saphir Noir?

Saphir Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Amber Ghost is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Saphir Noir is rated 2.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Amber Ghost for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Saphir Noir for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber Ghost or Saphir Noir?

Saphir Noir lasts longest (Saphir Noir 67/100, Amber Ghost 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber Ghost or Saphir Noir?

Saphir Noir projects furthest (Saphir Noir 58/100, Amber Ghost 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Ghost and Saphir Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Saffron, Tonka and Vanilla.

Is Amber Ghost or Saphir Noir better for summer or winter?

Amber Ghost suits evening wear; Saphir Noir suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Ghost and Saphir Noir?

Amber Ghost has top notes of Incense, Saffron and Sicilian Mandarin, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Sandal and Orange Blossom, a base of Tonka, Ylang-Ylang, Vanilla and Amber. Saphir Noir has top notes of Saffron, Ylang Ylang, Ginger and Cinnamon, heart notes of Damask Rose, Jasmine and Violet Leaves, a base of Guaiac Wood, Incense, Musk and Amber.