Amberfume vs Groove Xcape
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Amberfume takes 3 of 4 categories.
AmberfumeChoose it for a aromatic and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Groove XcapeChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Amberfume3/4
Groove Xcape1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Amberfume
- Sillage & projection
- Amberfume
- Value for money
- Amberfume
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Groove Xcape
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AmberfumeLydeenGroove XcapeXerjoffWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%
3.88/ 5 · 290 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
60%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
42%Love
27%Like
14%Ok
11%Dislike
6%Hate
290 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmberfume
SillageAmberfume
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAmberfumeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
balsamic92%
woody84%
amber77%
yellow floral69%
sweet61%
amber100%
warm spicy88%
balsamic77%
fresh spicy65%
woody53%
aromatic42%
Scent match55%Closely related · both amber, balsamic and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AbsintheDavanaYlang YlangStar AniseCardamom
Heart
elemiMimosaRose
Base
VanillaIncenseFirLabdanumBenzoinCypriolPatchouliVetiver
Top
PepperelemiCardamomGinger
Heart
IncenseMyrhhMimosaRose
Base
CedarBenzoinLabdanumPatchouli
InformationalShared notesCardamom, elemi, Mimosa and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer25
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night100
Spring46
Summer24
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#55,392
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#6,980
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews36
Category winnerGroove XcapeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmberfume by Lydeen is a bold Oriental Woody fragrance that balances sharp Absinthe and Cardamom against a deep, smoky resinous base. Launched in 2021, this unisex scent suits those who enjoy polarizing, resin-heavy profiles during cold Scandinavian winters. It projects well, creating a flickering bonfire effect on th…
Reviews →Groove Xcape by Xerjoff opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper and fresh ginger before quickly revealing its quiet, church-like core. As the lively top notes settle, dark incense and oily myrrh dominate the mid-stage, anchored by a delicate touch of mimosa and rose that softens the bitter edges. The base se…
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, Amberfume or Groove Xcape?
Amberfume takes 3 of 4 categories. Amberfume is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Groove Xcape is rated 3.88/5 from 290 votes. Choose Amberfume for a aromatic and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Groove Xcape for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Amberfume or Groove Xcape?
Amberfume lasts longest (Amberfume 80/100, Groove Xcape 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Amberfume or Groove Xcape?
Amberfume projects furthest (Amberfume 75/100, Groove Xcape 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Amberfume and Groove Xcape smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, elemi, Mimosa and Rose.
Is Amberfume or Groove Xcape better for summer or winter?
Amberfume suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amberfume and Groove Xcape?
Amberfume has top notes of Absinthe, Davana, Ylang Ylang and Star Anise, heart notes of elemi, Mimosa and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Incense, Fir and Labdanum. Groove Xcape has top notes of Pepper, elemi, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Incense, Myrhh, Mimosa and Rose, a base of Cedar, Benzoin, Labdanum and Patchouli.
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