Amberesque vs Mabda
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mabda takes 5 of 5 categories.
AmberesqueChoose it for a amber and sweet character. Best in fall, evening wear.
MabdaChoose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Amberesque0/5
Mabda5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Mabda
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Mabda
- Sillage & projection
- Mabda
- Value for money
- Mabda
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mabda
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AmberesqueMoresqueMabdaAZYAWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 23%Had 10%Want 67%
4.26/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 45%Had 0%Want 55%
Category winnerMabdaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
17%Like
8%Ok
17%Dislike
8%Hate
36 votes
67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMabda
SillageMabda
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMabdaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
vanilla77%
woody69%
warm spicy61%
amber100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both amber, sweet and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
SugarFruity NotesSweet OrangeBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
RaspberryGeraniumPink PepperSpicesDamask Rose
Base6-9 hrs
AmberTonka BeanPatchouliPrecious WoodsVanillaVetiver
Top
Pink PepperRaspberryBergamot
Heart
Black PepperYlang YlangClary SageGeraniumAmberRose
Base
FrankincenseTonka BeanBlack MuskCedarwoodVanillaBenzoinVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Raspberry, Geranium and Pink Pepper. Durations are only published for Amberesque, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring54
Summer15
Fall100
Winter100
Day60
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
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#18,793
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#9,662
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews18
Category winnerMabdaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMoresque Amberesque opens with a sweet sparkle of glazed orange slices and fine powdered sugar before melting into a deeper, warmer core. Tart raspberry and rosy geranium quickly weave through the top sweetness, adding a bright fruitiness that keeps the opening lively rather than cloying. As the scent settles, a found…
Reviews →Mabda by AZYA is a bold aromatic fragrance that balances tart raspberry with sharp pink pepper and deep resins. It feels substantial and grounding, making it a reliable choice for cooler days when you want a scent that persists. Its woody and musky foundation ensures a lingering presence that works well for both offic…
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, Amberesque or Mabda?
Mabda takes 5 of 5 categories. Amberesque is rated 3.83/5 from 36 votes; Mabda is rated 4.26/5 from 42 votes. Choose Amberesque for a amber and sweet character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mabda for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Amberesque or Mabda?
Mabda lasts longest (Mabda 84/100, Amberesque 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Amberesque or Mabda?
Mabda projects furthest (Mabda 76/100, Amberesque 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Amberesque and Mabda smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Raspberry, Geranium and Pink Pepper.
Is Amberesque or Mabda better for summer or winter?
Amberesque suits evening wear; Mabda suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amberesque and Mabda?
Amberesque has top notes of Sugar, Fruity Notes, Sweet Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Raspberry, Geranium, Pink Pepper and Spices, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Precious Woods. Mabda has top notes of Pink Pepper, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage and Geranium, a base of Frankincense, Tonka Bean, Black Musk and Cedarwood.
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