Fragrance comparison

Amber Is Great vs #Swag

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 231 ratings analysed

3 wins

Amber Is Great

Zimaya

4.09226 votes

Rank #4,392 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

#Swag

BENCH/PH

4.405 votes

Rank #37,862 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber Is Great takes 3 of 4 categories.

Amber Is Great
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
#Swag
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amber Is Great3/4

#Swag1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amber Is GreatZimaya

#SwagBENCH/PH

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 54%Had 9%Want 37%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

226 votes

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAmber Is Great

Sillage#Swag

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value69

Category winnerAmber Is GreatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus86%

sweet72%

animalic58%

woody44%

warm spicy30%

woody100%

citrus83%

fresh65%

fresh spicy48%

aromatic30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sweet NotesCitrusesWoodsy NotesSaffron

Heart

AmberOrangeAromatic NotesLemon Peel

Base

AmbergrisSpicy Notesoak moss

Notes

Aromatic NotesWoodsy NotesCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Woodsy Notes and Aromatic Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter94

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer25

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex57

Women18

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,392

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#37,862

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAmber Is GreatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zimaya Amber Is Great pairs sharp lemon peel and saffron with a dense, resinous amber core. It opens with bright citruses before settling into sweet woodsy notes and salted ambergris. Designed for cool autumn afternoons and early spring evenings, it projects a clean, warm sillage that cuts through crisp air without tu…

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#Swag by BENCH/PH is a straightforward woody aromatic scent that lands on the skin with crisp citrus and clean woods. Launched in 2016, this unisex fragrance aims for a casual, everyday vibe. It works well for those who prefer an unassuming profile for office settings or morning errands when you just need a quick, fre…

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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 Is Great or #Swag?

Amber Is Great takes 3 of 4 categories. Amber Is Great is rated 4.09/5 from 226 votes; #Swag is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Amber Is Great for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose #Swag for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber Is Great or #Swag?

Amber Is Great lasts longest (Amber Is Great 65/100, #Swag 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber Is Great or #Swag?

#Swag projects furthest (#Swag 63/100, Amber Is Great 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Is Great and #Swag smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Woodsy Notes and Aromatic Notes.

Is Amber Is Great or #Swag better for summer or winter?

#Swag suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Is Great and #Swag?

Amber Is Great has top notes of Sweet Notes, Citruses, Woodsy Notes and Saffron, heart notes of Amber, Orange, Aromatic Notes and Lemon Peel, a base of Ambergris, Spicy Notes and oak moss. #Swag features Aromatic Notes, Woodsy Notes and Citruses.