Fragrance comparison

Amber Haze vs Bravery

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 308 ratings analysed

Amber Haze

Phlur

3.67255 votes

Rank #15,680 AmberWarm Spicy

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63%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Bravery

Boadicea the Victorious

4.0953 votes

Rank #13,376 White FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bravery takes 6 of 7 categories.

Amber Haze
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Bravery
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Amber Haze1/7

Bravery6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amber HazePhlur

BraveryBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 255 votes

Have 60%Had 7%Want 33%

4.09/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 47%Had 14%Want 38%

Category winnerBraveryRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

33%Like

23%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

233 votes

42%Love

38%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerBraveryMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityBravery

SillageBravery

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value24

Category winnerAmber HazeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

metallic61%

white floral100%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both amber, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Saffron

Heart

Jasmine

Base

AmberMuskVanillaOakmoss

Top

LavenderSaffronBlack Pepper

Heart

LilyJasmineRose

Base

VanillaAmberSandalwoodMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Jasmine, Amber and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring89

Summer53

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night88

Category winnerBraveryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

Men17

Unisex37

Women46

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,680

PerfumerDonna Ramanauskas

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#13,376

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerBraveryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber Haze by Phlur presents a warm, resinous profile dominated by saffron and amber. This unisex fragrance balances metallic spice with a soft, floral jasmine center. Designed for colder months, it functions as an everyday reach for those who prefer intimate, skin-hugging scents that lean into a cozy, powdery finish.

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Bravery opens with a sharp burst of lavender and black pepper, laced with warm saffron. As the top notes settle, jasmine and white lily soften the bite, surrounding a dry rose heart that feels clean rather than overly sweet. The base pulls the whole blend toward a heavy, almond-tinted vanilla anchored by amber, sandal…

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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 Haze or Bravery?

Bravery takes 6 of 7 categories. Amber Haze is rated 3.67/5 from 255 votes; Bravery is rated 4.09/5 from 53 votes. Choose Amber Haze for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Bravery for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber Haze or Bravery?

Bravery lasts longest (Bravery 71/100, Amber Haze 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber Haze or Bravery?

Bravery projects furthest (Bravery 58/100, Amber Haze 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Haze and Bravery smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Jasmine, Amber and Musk.

Is Amber Haze or Bravery better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bravery is the stronger pick. For winter, Amber Haze is the stronger pick. Bravery suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Haze and Bravery?

Amber Haze has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Amber, Musk, Vanilla and Oakmoss. Bravery has top notes of Lavender, Saffron and Black Pepper, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk.