Fragrance comparison

Amber Gris vs Oro Zu

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

4 wins

Amber Gris

Deraah Private

4.297 votes

Rank #53,759 Warm SpicyBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Oro Zu

Pisello Parfum

3.002 votes

Rank #65,745 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber Gris takes 4 of 4 categories.

Amber Gris
Choose it for a warm spicy and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oro Zu
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Amber Gris4/4

Oro Zu0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amber GrisDeraah Private

Oro ZuPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

14%Like

29%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityAmber Gris

SillageAmber Gris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value0

Category winnerAmber GrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

balsamic92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomSP3 CarbonPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VanillaCorianderIris

Base8-12 hrs

Peru BalsamPatchouliLeatherAmbroxan

Top

OudSaltOzonic notesCardamomPearBergamotMintGreen Apple

Heart

TobaccoLeatherTurkish RosePralineLavenderIrisCinnamonSage

Base

VanillaPatchouliAmbroxanAmberSandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Vanilla and Iris. Durations are only published for Amber Gris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer17

Fall100

Winter83

Day37

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Date 41%Party 31%Work 15%Casual 13%

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,759

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,745

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmber GrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber Gris by Deraah Private delivers an intense rush of spiced warmth straight out of the nozzle. The cardamom hits immediately. Fresh bergamot and crackling pink pepper lift the opening before the unusual synthetic kick of SP3 carbon gives it a dry, mineral edge. As the initial sharpness calms down, creamy vanilla s…

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Manuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia launched Oro Zu in 2024 as a complex, dense fragrance for men. The scent profiles dark, rich oud against a sharp marine saltiness and fresh spices. It is designed for cold fall and winter nights, presenting a bold alternative for collectors of heavy, resinous blends who want a challe…

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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 Gris or Oro Zu?

Amber Gris takes 4 of 4 categories. Amber Gris is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes; Oro Zu is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Amber Gris for a warm spicy and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oro Zu for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber Gris or Oro Zu?

Amber Gris lasts longest (Amber Gris 83/100, Oro Zu 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber Gris or Oro Zu?

Amber Gris projects furthest (Amber Gris 79/100, Oro Zu 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Gris and Oro Zu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Vanilla and Iris.

Is Amber Gris or Oro Zu better for summer or winter?

Amber Gris suits evening wear; Oro Zu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Gris and Oro Zu?

Amber Gris has top notes of Cardamom, SP3 Carbon, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanilla, Coriander and Iris, a base of Peru Balsam, Patchouli, Leather and Ambroxan. Oro Zu has top notes of Oud, Salt, Ozonic notes and Cardamom, heart notes of Tobacco, Leather, Turkish Rose and Praline, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Ambroxan and Amber.