Amber Sky vs Tikal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Amber Sky takes 5 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.
TikalChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Amber Sky5/7
Tikal2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Amber Sky
- Community sentiment
- Amber Sky
- Longevity
- Amber Sky
- Sillage & projection
- Amber Sky
- Value for money
- Tikal
- Versatility
- Tikal
- 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 NihiloTikalAnima MundiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 534 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.91/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 39%Had 20%Want 41%
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
35%Love
38%Like
9%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
34 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 winnerTikalBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
fresh spicy91%
vanilla83%
woody74%
aromatic65%
powdery56%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy86%
woody72%
herbal58%
soft spicy44%
citrus30%
Scent match59%Closely related · 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
SageCorianderLemonBergamot
Heart
GeraniumNutmegTonka Bean
Base
Guaiac WoodSandalwoodCedar
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Geranium. 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
Spring100
Summer82
Fall82
Winter45
Day100
Night67
Category winnerTikalMost 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#37,396
PerfumerAndrea (Thero) Casotti
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Anima Mundi Tikal opens with a bitter, herbal blast of Dalmatian sage and cracked coriander, cut by bright bergamot. The scent quickly anchors into a dry cedar and sandalwood base, softened by warm nutmeg and tonka bean. Built for cool spring mornings and crisp fall days, it offers a clean, aromatic profile for reader…
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 Tikal?
Amber Sky takes 5 of 7 categories. Amber Sky is rated 4.02/5 from 534 votes; Tikal is rated 3.91/5 from 34 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 Tikal for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Amber Sky or Tikal?
Amber Sky lasts longest (Amber Sky 77/100, Tikal 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Amber Sky or Tikal?
Amber Sky projects furthest (Amber Sky 71/100, Tikal 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Amber Sky and Tikal smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Geranium.
Is Amber Sky or Tikal better for summer or winter?
For summer, Tikal is the stronger pick. For winter, Amber Sky is the stronger pick. Amber Sky suits evening wear; Tikal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amber Sky and Tikal?
Amber Sky has top notes of Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Cedar. Tikal has top notes of Sage, Coriander, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Nutmeg and Tonka Bean, a base of Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Cedar.
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