Amber Sky vs Velvet Mood
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
94%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Amber Sky takes 3 of 4 categories.
Amber SkyChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Velvet MoodChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Amber Sky3/4
Velvet Mood1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Amber Sky
- Sillage & projection
- Amber Sky
- Value for money
- Velvet Mood
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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 NihiloVelvet MoodNicheWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 534 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%
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
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 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 winnerVelvet MoodBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
fresh spicy91%
vanilla83%
woody74%
aromatic65%
powdery56%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
vanilla84%
amber77%
powdery69%
woody61%
Scent match94%Very similar · both fresh spicy, amber and vanilla
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
CorianderBergamot
Heart
NutmegGeranium
Base
AmberTonka BeanVanillaSandalwood
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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night100
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#50,476
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
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 →Velvet Mood by Niche opens with a sharp, herbal coriander-forward spice before settling into a soft, cozy heart of nutmeg and geranium. The dry-down relies heavily on a warm, resinous blend of amber and creamy vanilla. This unisex fragrance provides a comforting, intimate scent profile that works best for casual autum…
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 Velvet Mood?
Amber Sky takes 3 of 4 categories. Amber Sky is rated 4.02/5 from 534 votes; Velvet Mood is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Amber Sky for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Velvet Mood for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Amber Sky or Velvet Mood?
Amber Sky lasts longest (Amber Sky 77/100, Velvet Mood 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Amber Sky or Velvet Mood?
Amber Sky projects furthest (Amber Sky 71/100, Velvet Mood 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Amber Sky and Velvet Mood smell similar?
Very similar: a 94% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and vanilla accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Geranium.
Is Amber Sky or Velvet Mood better for summer or winter?
Amber Sky suits evening wear; Velvet Mood suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amber Sky and Velvet Mood?
Amber Sky has top notes of Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Cedar. Velvet Mood has top notes of Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Sandalwood.
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