Fragrance comparison

Amber Molecule vs Anthracite

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 149 ratings analysed

Amber Molecule

The Perfumer's Story by Azzi

3.6822 votes

Rank #52,964 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Anthracite

Jacomo

4.13127 votes

Rank #10,945 GreenWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anthracite takes 3 of 5 categories.

Amber Molecule
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Anthracite
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amber Molecule1/5

Anthracite3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amber MoleculeThe Perfumer's Story by Azzi

AnthraciteJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%

4.13/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 35%Had 21%Want 44%

Category winnerAnthraciteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

27%Like

18%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

33%Love

56%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

127 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAmber Molecule

SillageAnthracite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

amber90%

iris80%

white floral70%

woody60%

musky50%

green100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both powdery and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AmberOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

Rock roseTuberose

Base

Powdery NotesMuskSandalwoodVanilla

Top

HiacynthBasilBergamotLemon

Heart

NarcissusOrris RootOrange BlossomTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyVioletRoseJasmine

Base

AmberVetiverCedarHeliotropeBenzoinMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesAmber, Orris Root, Lily-of-the-Valley and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer56

Fall67

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall94

Winter78

Day100

Night58

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Men17

Unisex29

Women54

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,964

PerfumerAzzi Glasser

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,945

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerAnthraciteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber Molecule by The Perfumer's Story by Azzi offers a soft, skin-hugging warmth built around powdery amber and clean white florals. Designed by perfumer Azzi Glasser, this scent creates an intimate, comforting aura. It fits quiet autumn afternoons and cosy cashmere sweaters, appealing to those who appreciate delicat…

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Anthracite by Jacomo is a complex oriental floral fragrance launched in 1990. It balances green notes like hyacinth and basil against a dense base of vanilla, benzoin, and amber. This scent feels mysterious and dark, suited for cooler weather when you want a fragrance that feels like an enchanted forest.

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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 Molecule or Anthracite?

Anthracite takes 3 of 5 categories. Amber Molecule is rated 3.68/5 from 22 votes; Anthracite is rated 4.13/5 from 127 votes. Choose Amber Molecule for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Anthracite for a green and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber Molecule or Anthracite?

Amber Molecule lasts longest (Amber Molecule 77/100, Anthracite 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber Molecule or Anthracite?

Anthracite projects furthest (Anthracite 61/100, Amber Molecule 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Molecule and Anthracite smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Amber, Orris Root, Lily-of-the-Valley and Tuberose.

Is Amber Molecule or Anthracite better for summer or winter?

Amber Molecule suits evening wear; Anthracite suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Molecule and Anthracite?

Amber Molecule has top notes of Amber, Orris Root and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Rock rose and Tuberose, a base of Powdery Notes, Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Anthracite has top notes of Hiacynth, Basil, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Narcissus, Orris Root, Orange Blossom and Tuberose, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Cedar and Heliotrope.