Ambra vs Ambre Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ambre Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.
AmbraChoose it for a balsamic and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Ambre NoirChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ambra1/7
Ambre Noir6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ambre Noir
- Community sentiment
- Ambre Noir
- Longevity
- Ambre Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Ambre Noir
- Value for money
- Ambre Noir
- Versatility
- Ambre Noir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ambra
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AmbraJeroboamAmbre NoirJinkoh StoreWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.15/ 5 · 390 votes
Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%
4.56/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 28%Had 13%Want 60%
Category winnerAmbre NoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
33%Like
13%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
390 votes
61%Love
33%Like
6%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
36 votes
Category winnerAmbre NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmbre Noir
SillageAmbre Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAmbre NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothbalsamic100%
amber92%
woody84%
vanilla77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
amber100%
warm spicy91%
sweet83%
balsamic74%
fruity65%
woody56%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, balsamic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
IncenseGeraniumBergamot
Heart
Peru BalsamPatchouli
Base
VanillaTonka BeanMuskVetiver
Top
CloveHeliotropeCinnamonBergamotCardamomBark
Heart
ApricotPlumDried PlumCarnationPowdery NotesRoseDried FruitsDates
Base
Peru BalsamAmberMyrrhAmbergrisMuskVanillaOpoponaxSpanish Labdanum
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Peru Balsam, Vanilla and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring48
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring35
Summer20
Fall90
Winter100
Day63
Night100
Category winnerAmbre NoirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,470
PerfumerVanina Muracciole
Launched—
Reviews36
Overall rank#7,716
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerAmbraHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmbra by Jeroboam brings a rich, comforting warmth that feels like wrapping yourself in a heavy cashmere scarf on a brisk winter afternoon. The scent opens with a surprisingly crisp burst of herbal geranium, clean bergamot, and a touch of dry incense. As it warms against the skin, the fragrance quickly reveals its tru…
Reviews →Ambre Noir by Jinkoh Store opens with a dark, mouthwatering rush of simmered plum jam, spicy clove, and warm cinnamon. Rather than smelling like a dusty spice cabinet, the top notes sparkle with zesty bergamot and a velvety, almond-like heliotrope petal texture. As the fragrance warms on your skin, a feast of sticky d…
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, Ambra or Ambre Noir?
Ambre Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Ambra is rated 4.15/5 from 390 votes; Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes. Choose Ambra for a balsamic and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Ambre Noir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Ambra or Ambre Noir?
Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 91/100, Ambra 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ambra or Ambre Noir?
Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Ambra 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ambra and Ambre Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Peru Balsam, Vanilla and Musk.
Is Ambra or Ambre Noir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ambre Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambra is the stronger pick. Ambre Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ambra and Ambre Noir?
Ambra has top notes of Incense, Geranium and Bergamot, heart notes of Peru Balsam and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk and Vetiver. Ambre Noir has top notes of Clove, Heliotrope, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Apricot, Plum, Dried Plum and Carnation, a base of Peru Balsam, Amber, Myrrh and Ambergris.
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