Fragrance comparison

Amber Haze vs Sera

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 283 ratings analysed

Amber Haze

Phlur

3.67255 votes

Rank #15,680 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Sera

Accendis

4.0028 votes

Rank #15,946 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sera takes 3 of 5 categories.

Amber Haze
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Sera
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amber Haze2/5

Sera3/5

Ratings & consensus: Sera
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sera
Sillage & projection: Sera
Value for money: Amber Haze
Versatility: Not scored
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

SeraAccendis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 255 votes

Have 60%Had 7%Want 33%

4.00/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 38%Had 4%Want 58%

Category winnerSeraRating 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

53%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySera

SillageSera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value44

Category winnerAmber HazeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

metallic61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both amber, warm spicy and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Saffron

Heart

Jasmine

Base

AmberMuskVanillaOakmoss

Top

OrangeSaffronBergamotLitchi

Heart

JasmineAmberMusk

Base

VanillaWoody NotesOakmoss

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–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,680

PerfumerDonna Ramanauskas

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#15,946

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Sera by Accendis is a fragrance for women and men. Sera was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Christian Carbonnel. Top notes are Orange, Saffron, Bergamot and Litchi; middle notes are Jasmine, Amber and Musk; base notes are Vanilla, Woody Notes and Oakmoss.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amber Haze or Sera?

Sera takes 3 of 5 categories. Amber Haze is rated 3.67/5 from 255 votes; Sera is rated 4.00/5 from 28 votes. Choose Amber Haze for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Sera for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber Haze or Sera?

Sera lasts longest (Sera 72/100, Amber Haze 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber Haze or Sera?

Sera projects furthest (Sera 60/100, Amber Haze 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Haze and Sera smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and musky accords. Common notes include Saffron, Jasmine, Amber and Musk.

Is Amber Haze or Sera better for summer or winter?

Sera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Haze and Sera?

Amber Haze has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Amber, Musk, Vanilla and Oakmoss. Sera has top notes of Orange, Saffron, Bergamot and Litchi, heart notes of Jasmine, Amber and Musk, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes and Oakmoss.