Fragrance comparison

Ambergris vs Dark

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 173 ratings analysed

Ambergris

Shaman Perfumery

3.502 votes

Rank #61,502 AmberMarine

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Dark

Neandertal

3.63171 votes

Rank #9,390 AromaticAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Ambergris
Choose it for a amber and marine character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dark
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Ambergris2/4

Dark2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ambergris
Sillage & projection: Dark
Value for money: Ambergris
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dark

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmbergrisShaman Perfumery

DarkNeandertal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 2%Had 0%Want 98%

3.63/ 5 · 171 votes

Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

30%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

16%Dislike

9%Hate

171 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAmbergris

SillageDark

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value40

Category winnerAmbergrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

marine90%

aromatic80%

tobacco70%

aquatic60%

animalic50%

aromatic100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

leather77%

smoky69%

marine61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and marine

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Aquatic notesAmbergrisLabdanum

Heart

AmberVetiver

Base

TobaccoSeaweedPatchouli

Top

Tomato LeafGrapefruitPink PepperGingerPine

Heart

SeaweedIncenseCarawayGeranium

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberLabdanumVetiverSandalwoodTobacco

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Amber, Vetiver and Tobacco. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring88

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men48

Unisex48

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,502

PerfumerTada Archawong

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#9,390

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerDarkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambergris by Shaman Perfumery is a Woody Aquatic fragrance centered on the raw character of grey and white ambergris tinctures. Earthy seaweed absolute, damp patchouli, and dense tobacco absolute ground the composition. This dry scent suits enthusiasts seeking a saline, elemental experience rather than a fresh marine …

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Neandertal Dark starts with a bitter shock of green tomato leaf, crushed pine needles, and pungent grapefruit rind. The opening feels raw and vegetal, spiked by ginger and pink pepper before sinking into murky seaweed, dry caraway, and cool church incense. Heavy base notes anchor the long drydown on skin. You get roug…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ambergris or Dark?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ambergris is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Dark is rated 3.63/5 from 171 votes. Choose Ambergris for a amber and marine character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dark for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ambergris or Dark?

Ambergris lasts longest (Ambergris 100/100, Dark 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambergris or Dark?

Dark projects furthest (Dark 63/100, Ambergris 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambergris and Dark smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and marine accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Amber, Vetiver and Tobacco.

Is Ambergris or Dark better for summer or winter?

Ambergris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambergris and Dark?

Ambergris has top notes of Aquatic notes, Ambergris and Labdanum, heart notes of Amber and Vetiver, a base of Tobacco, Seaweed and Patchouli. Dark has top notes of Tomato Leaf, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Seaweed, Incense, Caraway and Geranium, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Amber.