Ambre Noir vs Case Study #3 O.A.C
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ambre Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.
Ambre NoirChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Case Study #3 O.A.CChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ambre Noir3/4
Case Study #3 O.A.C1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ambre Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Ambre Noir
- Value for money
- Case Study #3 O.A.C
- 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 StoreCase Study #3 O.A.CRboWWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.56/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 28%Had 13%Want 60%
4.14/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate61%Love
33%Like
6%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
36 votes
43%Love
29%Like
29%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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 winnerCase Study #3 O.A.CBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy91%
sweet83%
balsamic74%
fruity65%
woody56%
woody100%
aromatic91%
white floral83%
warm spicy74%
rose65%
earthy56%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CloveHeliotropeCinnamonBergamotCardamomBark
Heart
ApricotPlumDried PlumCarnationPowdery NotesRoseDried FruitsDates
Base
Peru BalsamAmberMyrrhAmbergrisMuskVanillaOpoponaxSpanish Labdanum
Top
Orange BlossomGeraniumCardamom
Heart
JasmineAmyrisRose
Base
PatchouliCedarwoodVetiver
InformationalShared notesCardamom and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring35
Summer20
Fall90
Winter100
Day63
Night100
Spring100
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,699
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#56,185
PerfumerFirmenich, Symrise
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAmbre NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmbre 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 →Case Study #3 O.A.C from RboW is a grounding woody aromatic fragrance for anyone seeking a versatile daily scent. It opens with vibrant orange blossom and sharp cardamom before settling into a heart of jasmine and rose. The base relies on steady cedarwood and vetiver, offering a clean, balanced profile suitable for ye…
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, Ambre Noir or Case Study #3 O.A.C?
Ambre Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes; Case Study #3 O.A.C is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Ambre Noir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Case Study #3 O.A.C for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ambre Noir or Case Study #3 O.A.C?
Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 91/100, Case Study #3 O.A.C 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ambre Noir or Case Study #3 O.A.C?
Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Case Study #3 O.A.C 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ambre Noir and Case Study #3 O.A.C smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom and Rose.
Is Ambre Noir or Case Study #3 O.A.C better for summer or winter?
Ambre Noir suits evening wear; Case Study #3 O.A.C suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ambre Noir and Case Study #3 O.A.C?
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. Case Study #3 O.A.C has top notes of Orange Blossom, Geranium and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine, Amyris and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vetiver.
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