Fragrance comparison

Amber Oud vs Cannes

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 427 ratings analysed

3 wins

Amber Oud

Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

4.08420 votes

Rank #3,238 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Cannes

Mango

4.147 votes

Rank #40,154 AromaticVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber Oud takes 3 of 4 categories.

Amber Oud
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Cannes
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Amber Oud3/4

Cannes1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amber OudNicolai Parfumeur Createur

CannesMango

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 420 votes

Have 51%Had 14%Want 35%

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 71%Had 14%Want 14%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

420 votes

14%Love

86%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAmber Oud

SillageAmber Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value82

Category winnerCannesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

herbal92%

lavender84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

sweet61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderSageArtemisiaThyme

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Atlas CedarPatchouliSaffronSandalwoodCinnamon

Base

AmberCastoreumMuskVanillaTonka BeanStyrax

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperBergamotLavenderSage

Heart2-3 hrs

PatchouliCinnamonCaramel

Base5-6 hrs

Tonka BeanVanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Sage, Patchouli and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Cannes, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex43

Women11

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

Casual 35%Date 28%Work 22%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,238

PerfumerPatricia de Nicolai

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#40,154

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAmber OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber Oud by Nicolai Parfumeur Createur is a refined aromatic woody scent that balances herbal lavender and sage with a grounding oud base. It fits well for formal office settings or crisp autumn evenings, offering a sophisticated profile that leans unisex. Patricia de Nicolai successfully tames the typically intense …

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Cannes by Mango delivers a cozy spin on the traditional barbershop scent by lacing brisk French lavender and herbal sage with melted caramel and warm tonka bean. The first spray brings a momentary blast of sharp alcohol and bright bergamot before settling into a soft, peppery hum. Within thirty minutes, spicy cinnamon…

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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 Oud or Cannes?

Amber Oud takes 3 of 4 categories. Amber Oud is rated 4.08/5 from 420 votes; Cannes is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Amber Oud for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Cannes for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber Oud or Cannes?

Amber Oud lasts longest (Amber Oud 77/100, Cannes 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber Oud or Cannes?

Amber Oud projects furthest (Amber Oud 68/100, Cannes 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Oud and Cannes smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Lavender, Sage, Patchouli and Cinnamon.

Is Amber Oud or Cannes better for summer or winter?

Cannes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Oud and Cannes?

Amber Oud has top notes of Lavender, Sage, Artemisia and Thyme, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Atlas Cedar, Patchouli and Saffron, a base of Amber, Castoreum, Musk and Vanilla. Cannes has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender and Sage, heart notes of Patchouli, Cinnamon and Caramel, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Amber and Musk.