Fragrance comparison

Amber Haze vs Raunaq

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 291 ratings analysed

Amber Haze

Phlur

3.67255 votes

Rank #15,680 AmberWarm Spicy

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19%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Raunaq

Nabeel

3.7936 votes

Rank #25,784 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Raunaq takes 4 of 7 categories.

Amber Haze
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Raunaq
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Amber Haze3/7

Raunaq4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amber HazePhlur

RaunaqNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 255 votes

Have 60%Had 7%Want 33%

3.79/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 51%Had 9%Want 40%

Category winnerAmber HazeRating 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

19%Love

42%Like

14%Ok

19%Dislike

6%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerAmber HazeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityRaunaq

SillageRaunaq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value85

Category winnerRaunaqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

metallic61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

woody30%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Saffron

Heart

Jasmine

Base

AmberMuskVanillaOakmoss

Top

SaffronTobaccoplumRoseOrangeStrawberry

Heart

JasmineTarragonEucalyptusCypriol Oil or NagarmothaYlang-YlangCedarMagnoliaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodAmberOakmossPatchouliSugarVanillaMuskCoumarin

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–

Spring94

Summer56

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night57

Category winnerRaunaqMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

Men4

Unisex44

Women52

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,680

PerfumerDonna Ramanauskas

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#25,784

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerAmber HazeHigher 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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Raunaq starts with a punchy blast of saffron and sweet plum. It settles quickly into an aromatic woody base on skin. We recommend wearing this floral musk fragrance on a breezy spring afternoon. It works best when paired with casual linen shirts. The sweet trail lingers without feeling heavy.

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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 Raunaq?

Raunaq takes 4 of 7 categories. Amber Haze is rated 3.67/5 from 255 votes; Raunaq is rated 3.79/5 from 36 votes. Choose Amber Haze for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Raunaq for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber Haze or Raunaq?

Raunaq lasts longest (Raunaq 66/100, Amber Haze 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber Haze or Raunaq?

Raunaq projects furthest (Raunaq 69/100, Amber Haze 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Haze and Raunaq smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla accords. Common notes include Saffron, Jasmine, Amber and Musk.

Is Amber Haze or Raunaq better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Amber Haze and Raunaq?

Amber Haze has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Amber, Musk, Vanilla and Oakmoss. Raunaq has top notes of Saffron, Tobacco, plum and Rose, heart notes of Jasmine, Tarragon, Eucalyptus and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Oakmoss and Patchouli.