Fragrance comparison

Amberfig Eau de Toilette vs No. III Swim

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

2 wins

Amberfig Eau de Toilette

Amberfig

3.002 votes

Rank #64,604 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

No. III Swim

Gabar

4.3349 votes

Rank #12,790 GreenFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amberfig Eau de Toilette takes 2 of 3 categories.

Amberfig Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No. III Swim
Choose it for a green and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Amberfig Eau de Toilette2/3

No. III Swim1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amberfig Eau de Toilette
Sillage & projection: Amberfig Eau de Toilette
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No. III Swim

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amberfig Eau de ToiletteAmberfig

No. III SwimGabar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 11%Had 11%Want 78%

4.33/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 10%Had 2%Want 87%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

47%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAmberfig Eau de Toilette

SillageAmberfig Eau de Toilette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value54

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

green100%

fruity90%

woody80%

aromatic70%

fresh60%

soft spicy50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GalbanumPeachFig LeafLemon

Heart

FigLavenderCorianderCognac

Base

AmberTonka BeanCedarWhite Musk

Top15-30 mins

Currant budsGalbanum

Heart2-4 hrs

FigGreen TeaOrrisJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarPatchouliMuskAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Fig, Amber and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for No. III Swim, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring90

Summer100

Fall21

Winter7

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men5

Unisex62

Women33

Casual 42%Work 31%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,604

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,790

PerfumerRuth Mastenbroek

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerNo. III SwimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amberfig Eau de Toilette by Amberfig is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Amberfig Eau de Toilette was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is David Magalhães. Top notes are Galbanum, Peach, Fig Leaf and Lemon; middle notes are Fig, Lavender, Coriander and Cognac; base notes are Amber, Tonka Be…

Reviews →

Gabar No. III Swim captures the crisp sensation of jumping into cold river water on a warm afternoon. It opens with a piercing snap of crushed galbanum resin and tart currant buds. The greenness bites hard. Within fifteen minutes, the sharpness yields to a lush, unsweetened wild fig note wrapped in earthy green tea le…

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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, Amberfig Eau de Toilette or No. III Swim?

Amberfig Eau de Toilette takes 2 of 3 categories. Amberfig Eau de Toilette is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; No. III Swim is rated 4.33/5 from 49 votes. Choose Amberfig Eau de Toilette for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose No. III Swim for a green and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amberfig Eau de Toilette or No. III Swim?

Amberfig Eau de Toilette lasts longest (Amberfig Eau de Toilette 100/100, No. III Swim 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amberfig Eau de Toilette or No. III Swim?

Amberfig Eau de Toilette projects furthest (Amberfig Eau de Toilette 63/100, No. III Swim 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amberfig Eau de Toilette and No. III Swim smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Fig, Amber and Tonka Bean.

Is Amberfig Eau de Toilette or No. III Swim better for summer or winter?

Amberfig Eau de Toilette suits daytime wear; No. III Swim suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amberfig Eau de Toilette and No. III Swim?

Amberfig Eau de Toilette has top notes of Galbanum, Peach, Fig Leaf and Lemon, heart notes of Fig, Lavender, Coriander and Cognac, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Cedar and White Musk. No. III Swim has top notes of Currant buds and Galbanum, heart notes of Fig, Green Tea, Orris and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Musk and Amber.