Amber Sky vs Nivea Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Amber Sky takes 6 of 7 categories.
Amber SkyChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Nivea MenChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer.
Amber Sky6/7
Nivea Men1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Amber Sky
- Community sentiment
- Amber Sky
- Longevity
- Amber Sky
- Sillage & projection
- Amber Sky
- Value for money
- Nivea Men
- Versatility
- Amber Sky
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Amber Sky
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Amber SkyEx NihiloNivea MenNiveaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 534 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.73/ 5 · 93 votes
Have 25%Had 20%Want 55%
Category winnerAmber SkyRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
31%Like
9%Ok
13%Dislike
3%Hate
534 votes
30%Love
43%Like
5%Ok
13%Dislike
9%Hate
93 votes
Category winnerAmber SkyMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmber Sky
SillageAmber Sky
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNivea MenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
fresh spicy91%
vanilla83%
woody74%
aromatic65%
powdery56%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
warm spicy84%
lavender77%
woody69%
citrus61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-40 mins
CorianderBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
NutmegGeranium
Base8-12 hrs
AmberTonka BeanVanillaCedarSandalwood
Top
GrapefruitSaltPink PepperCardamom
Heart
LavenderCorianderCedarGeranium
Base
PatchouliNutmegTonka BeanVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Nutmeg, Geranium and Amber. Durations are only published for Amber Sky, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring29
Summer14
Fall89
Winter100
Day56
Night100
Spring78
Summer100
Fall0
Winter46
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAmber SkyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,980
PerfumerOlivier Pescheux
Launched—
Reviews64
Overall rank#11,274
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews26
Category winnerAmber SkyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEx Nihilo Amber Sky is a rich, resinous amber scent with a warm spicy backbone. It opens with a bright spark of bergamot and herbal coriander seeds before quickly settling into a thick, comforting heart of nutmeg and geranium petals. As the fragrance warms on your skin, it reveals a creamy base of vanilla, toasted ton…
Reviews →Nivea Men Eau de Toilette opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit, crushed cardamom, and a distinct sea salt edge. As the initial citrus crispness settles, lavender and woody cedarwood emerge to create a familiar clean lotion aura. Base notes of patchouli, warm amber, and dry tonka bean anchor the dry-down, giving…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Amber Sky or Nivea Men?
Amber Sky takes 6 of 7 categories. Amber Sky is rated 4.02/5 from 534 votes; Nivea Men is rated 3.73/5 from 93 votes. Choose Amber Sky for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Nivea Men for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer.
Which lasts longer, Amber Sky or Nivea Men?
Amber Sky lasts longest (Amber Sky 77/100, Nivea Men 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Amber Sky or Nivea Men?
Amber Sky projects furthest (Amber Sky 71/100, Nivea Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Amber Sky and Nivea Men smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Nutmeg, Geranium and Amber.
Is Amber Sky or Nivea Men better for summer or winter?
For summer, Nivea Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Amber Sky is the stronger pick. Amber Sky suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amber Sky and Nivea Men?
Amber Sky has top notes of Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Cedar. Nivea Men has top notes of Grapefruit, Salt, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Coriander, Cedar and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Nutmeg, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.
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