Fragrance comparison

Amber Wood Noir vs mark Garden Blu

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 172 ratings analysed

4 wins

Amber Wood Noir

Ajmal

4.06150 votes

Rank #8,903 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

mark Garden Blu

mark.

3.7722 votes

Rank #38,037 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber Wood Noir takes 4 of 5 categories.

Amber Wood Noir
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
mark Garden Blu
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amber Wood Noir4/5

mark Garden Blu1/5

Ratings & consensus: Amber Wood Noir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amber Wood Noir
Sillage & projection: Amber Wood Noir
Value for money: mark Garden Blu
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amber Wood Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amber Wood NoirAjmal

mark Garden Blumark.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 150 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

3.77/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 23%Had 54%Want 23%

Category winnerAmber Wood NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

30%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

121 votes

18%Love

59%Like

5%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAmber Wood Noir

SillageAmber Wood Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value88

Category winnermark Garden BluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody91%

citrus83%

musky74%

warm spicy65%

powdery56%

floral100%

musky83%

powdery65%

citrus48%

animalic30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both musky, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Aromatic SpicesCitruses

Heart

Woodsy NotesFloral Notes

Base

AmberMusk

Notes

Floral NotesMuskCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Floral Notes and Musk. Durations are only published for mark Garden Blu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer25

Fall100

Winter99

Day51

Night100

Spring100

Summer64

Fall9

Winter9

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,903

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#38,037

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerAmber Wood NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber Wood Noir is a warm, ambery wood scent with a bright, spicy citrus lift at the start. It settles into smooth woods with a soft floral haze, then dries down to amber and musk that can feel slightly powdery in wear. It tends to suit cooler weather and evenings best, especially if you like confident amber woods th…

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mark Garden Blu by mark. is a light floral fragrance built around a clean, straightforward bouquet. It opens with brisk citruses that give an instant burst of fresh, uplifting energy. As the bright citrus edge softens, generous floral notes take over, presenting a fresh garden profile that feels airy and slightly powd…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amber Wood Noir or mark Garden Blu?

Amber Wood Noir takes 4 of 5 categories. Amber Wood Noir is rated 4.06/5 from 150 votes; mark Garden Blu is rated 3.77/5 from 22 votes. Choose Amber Wood Noir for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose mark Garden Blu for a floral and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber Wood Noir or mark Garden Blu?

Amber Wood Noir lasts longest (Amber Wood Noir 75/100, mark Garden Blu 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber Wood Noir or mark Garden Blu?

Amber Wood Noir projects furthest (Amber Wood Noir 71/100, mark Garden Blu 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Wood Noir and mark Garden Blu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Citruses, Floral Notes and Musk.

Is Amber Wood Noir or mark Garden Blu better for summer or winter?

Amber Wood Noir suits evening wear; mark Garden Blu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Wood Noir and mark Garden Blu?

Amber Wood Noir has top notes of Aromatic Spices and Citruses, heart notes of Woodsy Notes and Floral Notes, a base of Amber and Musk. mark Garden Blu features Floral Notes, Musk and Citruses.