Fragrance comparison

Ambre Noir vs Bacio Amaro

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 46 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ambre Noir

Jinkoh Store

4.5636 votes

Rank #7,716 AmberWarm Spicy

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60%scent match

Closely related

Bacio Amaro

Marcoccia

2.9010 votes

Rank #72,172 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Noir takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ambre Noir
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Bacio Amaro
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ambre Noir4/5

Bacio Amaro1/5

Ratings & consensus: Ambre Noir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ambre Noir
Sillage & projection: Ambre Noir
Value for money: Bacio Amaro
Versatility: Not scored
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 NoirJinkoh Store

Bacio AmaroMarcoccia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 28%Had 13%Want 60%

2.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 19%Had 16%Want 66%

Category winnerAmbre NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

10%Love

30%Like

30%Ok

0%Dislike

30%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate48

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Noir

SillageAmbre Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value58

Category winnerBacio AmaroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy91%

sweet83%

balsamic74%

fruity65%

woody56%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

balsamic77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both amber, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CloveHeliotropeCinnamonBergamotCardamomBark

Heart

ApricotPlumDried PlumCarnationPowdery NotesRoseDried FruitsDates

Base

Peru BalsamAmberMyrrhAmbergrisMuskVanillaOpoponaxSpanish Labdanum

Top15-30 mins

CognacOrange PeelRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

CardamomPatchouliCinnamonTobacco

Base6-10+ hrs

OpoponaxMyrrhOudCashmere WoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Cardamom, Myrrh and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Bacio Amaro, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring35

Summer20

Fall90

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring75

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex61

Women9

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#72,172

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmbre NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Bacio Amaro by Marcoccia opens with an intoxicating splash of dark cognac, bitter orange peel, and fresh garden rosemary. The immediate impression feels like stepping into a dimly lit Italian lounge and ordering an artisanal digestif. Within twenty minutes, the boozy bite softens as spicy cinnamon, crushed cardamom, d…

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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 Bacio Amaro?

Ambre Noir takes 4 of 5 categories. Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes; Bacio Amaro is rated 2.90/5 from 10 votes. Choose Ambre Noir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Bacio Amaro for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Noir or Bacio Amaro?

Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 91/100, Bacio Amaro 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Noir or Bacio Amaro?

Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Bacio Amaro 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Noir and Bacio Amaro smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Cardamom, Myrrh and Vanilla.

Is Ambre Noir or Bacio Amaro better for summer or winter?

Ambre Noir suits evening wear; Bacio Amaro suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Noir and Bacio Amaro?

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. Bacio Amaro has top notes of Cognac, Orange Peel and Rosemary, heart notes of Cardamom, Patchouli, Cinnamon and Tobacco, a base of Opoponax, Myrrh, Oud and Cashmere Wood.