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Amberness vs #006 Boxer

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

Updated 84 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

#006 Boxer takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Amberness

    Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • #006 Boxer

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Amberness2/5
#006 Boxer3/5
Ratings & consensus
Amberness
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
#006 Boxer
Sillage & projection
#006 Boxer
Value for money
Amberness
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
#006 Boxer

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AmbernessBMW Fragrances
#006 BoxerHUNQ
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.48/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 32%Had 1%Want 66%
3.28/ 5 · 61 votes
Have 29%Had 11%Want 60%
Category winnerAmbernessRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
26%Love
22%Like
30%Ok
17%Dislike
4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

18%Love
38%Like
18%Ok
7%Dislike
20%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate62
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate57
Category winners

Longevity#006 Boxer

Sillage#006 Boxer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value52
¤ Price value39
Category winnerAmbernessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
woody77%
fresh spicy69%
citrus61%
aromatic100%
woody86%
fresh spicy72%
green58%
amber44%
earthy30%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Guatemalan CardamomClary SageBergamot
Heart
GeraniumMadagascar VanillaHaitian Vetiver
Base
AmbroxanAustralian Sandalwood
Top15-30 mins
RosemaryRed ThymeGrapefruitBergamotBigaradePetitgrain Paraguay
Heart2-4 hrs
CuminGreen LeavesNutmegVioletGeraniumRose
Base6-8+ hrs
VetiverPatchouliStyraxPine TreeCade oilClary SageIso E SuperAmbroxan
InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Bergamot, Geranium and Haitian Vetiver. Durations are only published for #006 Boxer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring54
Summer46
Fall100
Winter62
Day100
Night91
Spring78
Summer50
Fall94
Winter100
Day100
Night93
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men50
Unisex50
Women0
Men79
Unisex5
Women15
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,807

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#20,886

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winner#006 BoxerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amberness by BMW Fragrances opens with a sharp burst of Guatemalan cardamom, French clary sage, and fresh Italian bergamot. The initial spray delivers an immediate herbal lift on warm skin, balancing crisp citrus brightness with warm aromatic spice. As the scent settles over the first hour, Egyptian geranium and Hait…

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HUNQ #006 Boxer delivers an authentic sensory tribute to the boxing ring, opening with a punch of bitter grapefruit, tart petitgrain, and pungent rosemary. As the initial citrus sparkle recedes, a warm heart of cumin, nutmeg, and crushed green leaves creates a distinctive aroma reminiscent of freshly opened vinyl glov…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amberness or #006 Boxer?

#006 Boxer takes 3 of 5 categories. Amberness is rated 3.48/5 from 23 votes; #006 Boxer is rated 3.28/5 from 61 votes. Choose Amberness for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose #006 Boxer for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Amberness or #006 Boxer?

#006 Boxer lasts longest (#006 Boxer 69/100, Amberness 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amberness or #006 Boxer?

#006 Boxer projects furthest (#006 Boxer 60/100, Amberness 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amberness and #006 Boxer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Geranium and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Amberness or #006 Boxer better for summer or winter?

Amberness suits daytime wear; #006 Boxer suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amberness and #006 Boxer?

Amberness has top notes of Guatemalan Cardamom, Clary Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Madagascar Vanilla and Haitian Vetiver, a base of Ambroxan and Australian Sandalwood. #006 Boxer has top notes of Rosemary, Red Thyme, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Cumin, Green Leaves, Nutmeg and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Styrax and Pine Tree.

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