Fragrance comparison

Amber Ora vs Saks New York Oud

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

3 wins

Amber Ora

Bahfamsn Fragrance

3.958 votes

Rank #29,020 SweetAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Saks New York Oud

Bond No 9

3.9315 votes

Rank #49,348 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber Ora takes 3 of 4 categories.

Amber Ora
Choose it for a sweet and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Saks New York Oud
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Amber Ora3/4

Saks New York Oud1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amber Ora
Sillage & projection: Saks New York Oud
Value for money: Amber Ora
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amber Ora

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amber OraBahfamsn Fragrance

Saks New York OudBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 33%Had 5%Want 62%

3.93/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 14%Had 3%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

47%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAmber Ora

SillageSaks New York Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value0

Category winnerAmber OraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

amber92%

musky84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

white floral92%

fresh spicy84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both amber, white floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Saffron

Heart

JasmineCotton Candy

Base

MuskAmber

Top

SaffronBergamotNutmeg

Heart

JasminePalisander Rosewood

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Jasmine, Musk and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring43

Summer14

Fall86

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,020

PerfumerKriss Mokhtar, Sonali Said

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#49,348

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmber OraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber Ora by Bahfamsn Fragrance is a unisex blend that highlights saffron and cotton candy notes. It rests on a base of musk and amber, creating a sweet and warm aroma. The scent profile is suited for those who enjoy sugary, oriental floral compositions that remain accessible for daily wear during cooler autumn months.

Reviews →

Saks New York Oud opens with saffron, bergamot, and nutmeg, then settles into a warm amber oud with jasmine, soft musk, and a light vanilla touch. It reads more polished than rugged, with a powdery floral edge. This is an oud for someone who wants richness without heavy smoke. It tends to suit cooler weather, evening …

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 Ora or Saks New York Oud?

Amber Ora takes 3 of 4 categories. Amber Ora is rated 3.95/5 from 8 votes; Saks New York Oud is rated 3.93/5 from 15 votes. Choose Amber Ora for a sweet and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Saks New York Oud for a amber and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber Ora or Saks New York Oud?

Amber Ora lasts longest (Amber Ora 60/100, Saks New York Oud 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber Ora or Saks New York Oud?

Saks New York Oud projects furthest (Saks New York Oud 77/100, Amber Ora 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Ora and Saks New York Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, white floral and musky accords. Common notes include Saffron, Jasmine, Musk and Amber.

Is Amber Ora or Saks New York Oud better for summer or winter?

Saks New York Oud suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Ora and Saks New York Oud?

Amber Ora has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Jasmine and Cotton Candy, a base of Musk and Amber. Saks New York Oud has top notes of Saffron, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Jasmine and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Amber and Vanilla.