Amber Sky vs The Blues
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 4 of 5 categories.
Amber SkyChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
The BluesChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Amber Sky4/5
The Blues1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Amber Sky
- Sillage & projection
- Amber Sky
- Value for money
- The Blues
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Amber Sky
- Fragranxe ranking
- Amber Sky
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Amber SkyEx NihiloThe BluesThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 534 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
4.17/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 82%Had 0%Want 18%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
31%Like
9%Ok
13%Dislike
3%Hate
534 votes
50%Love
17%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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 winnerThe BluesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
fresh spicy91%
vanilla83%
woody74%
aromatic65%
powdery56%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
herbal69%
powdery61%
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
Notes
SandalwoodTonka BeanCarnationArtemisiaCorianderBergamotLavenderGeraniumCardamomCinnamonOakmossJasmine
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerAmber SkyLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring29
Summer14
Fall89
Winter100
Day56
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall67
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#42,642
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
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 →The Blues by The Dua Brand is a woody aromatic fragrance designed for men who appreciate traditional barbershop and fougere profiles. Released in 2021 as an Extrait de Parfum homage to classic masculine perfumery, it opens with an energetic rush of bergamot, crisp lavender, anise, and sharp artemisia. As the initial s…
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 The Blues?
Amber Sky takes 4 of 5 categories. Amber Sky is rated 4.02/5 from 534 votes; The Blues is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Amber Sky for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The Blues for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Amber Sky or The Blues?
Amber Sky lasts longest (Amber Sky 77/100, The Blues 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Amber Sky or The Blues?
Projection is very close: Amber Sky 71/100, The Blues 70/100 for sillage.
Do Amber Sky and The Blues smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Geranium and Tonka Bean.
Is Amber Sky or The Blues better for summer or winter?
Amber Sky suits evening wear; The Blues suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amber Sky and The Blues?
Amber Sky has top notes of Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Cedar. The Blues features Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Carnation, Artemisia and Coriander.
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