Fragrance comparison

Ambre Noir vs Platinum Pour Homme

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 517 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ambre Noir

Adnan B.

4.02492 votes

Rank #1,663 AromaticAmber

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26%scent match

Clearly different

Platinum Pour Homme

Camille Rochelle

4.3625 votes

Rank #38,647 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ambre Noir
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Platinum Pour Homme
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ambre Noir4/7

Platinum Pour Homme3/7

Ratings & consensus: Platinum Pour Homme
Community sentiment: Platinum Pour Homme
Longevity: Ambre Noir
Sillage & projection: Ambre Noir
Value for money: Ambre Noir
Versatility: Platinum Pour Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ambre Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambre NoirAdnan B.

Platinum Pour HommeCamille Rochelle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 492 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.36/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 75%Had 8%Want 17%

Category winnerPlatinum Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

298 votes

44%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerPlatinum Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Noir

SillageAmbre Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value51

Category winnerAmbre NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

patchouli61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

woody77%

fresh69%

sweet61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleCardamomBergamot

Heart

elemiOrange BlossomCoriander

Base

AmberVanillaPatchouliMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

Pineapple LeafMarine notesBergamotLemonCardamom

Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours

Orange BlossomLavenderKumquatAppleHedione

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodMuskAmberwoodoak mossAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesApple, Cardamom, Bergamot and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Platinum Pour Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer16

Fall96

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring95

Summer100

Fall57

Winter24

Day100

Night44

Category winnerPlatinum Pour HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women3

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,663

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews64

Overall rank#38,647

PerfumerIrene Farmachidi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmbre NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambre Noir by Adnan B. is a Oriental fragrance for men. Top notes are Apple, Cardamom and Bergamot; middle notes are elemi, Orange Blossom and Coriander; base notes are Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk.

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Platinum Pour Homme by Camille Rochelle delivers an energetic burst of tart lemon, bergamot, and crisp pineapple leaf right from the first spray. Cool marine notes and aromatic cardamom add a brisk, coastal breeze that cuts through the citrus brightness. As the opening settles, a clean heart emerges with soothing lave…

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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, Ambre Noir or Platinum Pour Homme?

Ambre Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Ambre Noir is rated 4.02/5 from 492 votes; Platinum Pour Homme is rated 4.36/5 from 25 votes. Choose Ambre Noir for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Platinum Pour Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Noir or Platinum Pour Homme?

Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 76/100, Platinum Pour Homme 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Noir or Platinum Pour Homme?

Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 69/100, Platinum Pour Homme 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Noir and Platinum Pour Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Apple, Cardamom, Bergamot and Orange Blossom.

Is Ambre Noir or Platinum Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Platinum Pour Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambre Noir is the stronger pick. Platinum Pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Noir and Platinum Pour Homme?

Ambre Noir has top notes of Apple, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of elemi, Orange Blossom and Coriander, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk. Platinum Pour Homme has top notes of Pineapple Leaf, Marine notes, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lavender, Kumquat and Apple, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Amberwood and oak moss.