Fragrance comparison

Amber Molecule vs Imari (Original) 1985

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 582 ratings analysed

Amber Molecule

The Perfumer's Story by Azzi

3.6822 votes

Rank #52,964 PowderyAmber

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49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Imari (Original) 1985

Avon

3.59560 votes

Rank #30,182 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Imari (Original) 1985 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Amber Molecule
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Imari (Original) 1985
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Amber Molecule1/5

Imari (Original) 19854/5

Ratings & consensus: Imari (Original) 1985
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amber Molecule
Sillage & projection: Imari (Original) 1985
Value for money: Imari (Original) 1985
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Imari (Original) 1985

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amber MoleculeThe Perfumer's Story by Azzi

Imari (Original) 1985Avon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%

3.59/ 5 · 560 votes

Have 49%Had 51%Want 0%

Category winnerImari (Original) 1985Rating 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

24%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

28%Dislike

2%Hate

560 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityAmber Molecule

SillageImari (Original) 1985

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value78

Category winnerImari (Original) 1985Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

amber90%

iris80%

white floral70%

woody60%

musky50%

woody100%

powdery92%

green84%

aldehydic77%

fresh69%

musky61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and musky

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

AldehydesGalbanumBergamot

Heart

Orris RootTuberoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodMuskCedarAmberVanilla

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

Spring27

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Men4

Unisex15

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,964

PerfumerAzzi Glasser

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,182

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerImari (Original) 1985Higher 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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Avon Imari (Original) 1985 opens with a sharp burst of galbanum, aldehydes, and bergamot before settling into a powdery floral heart of ylang-ylang and orris root. Sandalwood and dark musk anchor the dry-down, giving this budget classic a dry, woody backbone. It wears best during cool autumn evenings when crisp air cu…

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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 Imari (Original) 1985?

Imari (Original) 1985 takes 4 of 5 categories. Amber Molecule is rated 3.68/5 from 22 votes; Imari (Original) 1985 is rated 3.59/5 from 560 votes. Choose Amber Molecule for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Imari (Original) 1985 for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Amber Molecule or Imari (Original) 1985?

Amber Molecule lasts longest (Amber Molecule 77/100, Imari (Original) 1985 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber Molecule or Imari (Original) 1985?

Imari (Original) 1985 projects furthest (Imari (Original) 1985 58/100, Amber Molecule 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Molecule and Imari (Original) 1985 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Amber, Orris Root, Lily-of-the-Valley and Tuberose.

Is Amber Molecule or Imari (Original) 1985 better for summer or winter?

Amber Molecule suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Molecule and Imari (Original) 1985?

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. Imari (Original) 1985 has top notes of Aldehydes, Galbanum and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar and Amber.