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Amber Suede vs Oud Zarian

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

Updated 777 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Zarian takes 5 of 6 categories.

  • Amber Suede

    Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Oud Zarian

    Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Amber Suede1/6
Oud Zarian5/6
Ratings & consensus
Oud Zarian
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Oud Zarian
Sillage & projection
Oud Zarian
Value for money
Amber Suede
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Oud Zarian
Fragranxe ranking
Oud Zarian

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Amber SuedePrecious Liquid
Oud ZarianCreed
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.15/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%
3.63/ 5 · 764 votes
Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%
Category winnerOud ZarianRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
23%Love
8%Like
38%Ok
23%Dislike
8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

46%Love
17%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
19%Hate

764 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate54
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage76
♥ Love / hate66
Category winners

LongevityOud Zarian

SillageOud Zarian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value25
¤ Price value16
Category winnerAmber SuedeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
warm spicy92%
musky84%
leather77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
warm spicy100%
amber92%
fresh spicy84%
soft spicy77%
sweet69%
balsamic61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
FrankincenseSuedeSaffronSpices
Heart2-4 hrs
PatchouliMuskOud
Base6-8+ hrs
Bourbon VetiverPink Pepper
Top15-30 mins
SpicesFrankincenseGingerBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
May Rose
Base8-14 hrs
LicoriceMyrrhTonka BeanOudSandalwoodPatchouli
Category winnerOud ZarianLongest dry-down: 8-14 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer0
Fall57
Winter100
Day40
Night100
Spring23
Summer6
Fall0
Winter100
Day32
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men83
Unisex17
Women0
Men71
Unisex21
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,862

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,125

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOud ZarianHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber Suede by Precious Liquid skips the harsh chemical blast common in modern leather scents. The opening brings smooth suede, dry saffron, and an airy puff of frankincense. It feels velvety right away. Warm spices and clean musk quickly balance the dark patchouli and subtle oud in the core. You will not smell like a…

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Creed Oud Zarian brings a rich, smoky warmth that immediately fills a cold room. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of fresh ginger and zesty bergamot, quickly grounded by the dry smoke of frankincense and a dusting of mixed kitchen spices. As the initial sharpness calms, a velvety May rose emerges in the center, …

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amber Suede or Oud Zarian?

Oud Zarian takes 5 of 6 categories. Amber Suede is rated 3.15/5 from 13 votes; Oud Zarian is rated 3.63/5 from 764 votes. Choose Amber Suede for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oud Zarian for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber Suede or Oud Zarian?

Oud Zarian lasts longest (Oud Zarian 85/100, Amber Suede 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber Suede or Oud Zarian?

Oud Zarian projects furthest (Oud Zarian 76/100, Amber Suede 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Suede and Oud Zarian smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Frankincense, Spices, Patchouli and Oud.

Is Amber Suede or Oud Zarian better for summer or winter?

Amber Suede suits evening wear; Oud Zarian suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Suede and Oud Zarian?

Amber Suede has top notes of Frankincense, Suede, Saffron and Spices, heart notes of Patchouli, Musk and Oud, a base of Bourbon Vetiver and Pink Pepper. Oud Zarian has top notes of Spices, Frankincense, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of May Rose, a base of Licorice, Myrrh, Tonka Bean and Oud.

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