Ambre Noir vs Cobra Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ambre Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.
Ambre NoirChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cobra ParfumChoose it for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ambre Noir6/7
Cobra Parfum1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ambre Noir
- Community sentiment
- Ambre Noir
- Longevity
- Ambre Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Ambre Noir
- Value for money
- Cobra Parfum
- Versatility
- Ambre Noir
- 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 StoreCobra ParfumBeautimaticWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.56/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 28%Had 13%Want 60%
3.76/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 42%Had 39%Want 20%
Category winnerAmbre NoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate61%Love
33%Like
6%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
36 votes
31%Love
36%Like
19%Ok
7%Dislike
7%Hate
42 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 winnerCobra ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy91%
sweet83%
balsamic74%
fruity65%
woody56%
warm spicy100%
fruity92%
woody84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
balsamic61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both warm spicy, amber and fruity
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
PlumPepperBlack CurrantCorianderPalisander RosewoodRaspberry
Heart
CloveCinnamonStar AniseLilyTuberoseJasmineVetiverRose
Base
SandalwoodPeru BalsamIncenseAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesClove, Cinnamon, Plum 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
Spring21
Summer16
Fall100
Winter89
Day53
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#7,716
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#34,015
PerfumerNot listed
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 →Cobra Parfum opens with a punch of dark plum, black currant, and sharp black pepper that hits like vintage 1980s perfumery. As the top notes settle, clove, cinnamon, and star anise push forward alongside tuberose and jasmine. It creates a dense, warm spicy floral heart that feels heavy and unapologetic on skin. Sandal…
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.
Guided comparison
Ask about this matchup
Get a practical answer grounded in the fragrances currently selected.
Recent comparisons
Head-to-head activity from live history
Mexx Ice Touch ManMexxRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
White NoiseRoadsWINNER
♛
CreatorARgENTUMWINNER
vs
Forget Me Not 勿忘我RECLASSIFIED RE调香室RUNNER-UP
1 person compared this today
CreatorARgENTUMWINNER
vs
Forget Me Not 勿忘我RECLASSIFIED RE调香室RUNNER-UP
NabroAZYARUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Mila Schön (Original)Mila SchönWINNER
Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER
Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Ambre Noir or Cobra Parfum?
Ambre Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes; Cobra Parfum is rated 3.76/5 from 42 votes. Choose Ambre Noir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cobra Parfum for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Ambre Noir or Cobra Parfum?
Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 91/100, Cobra Parfum 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ambre Noir or Cobra Parfum?
Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Cobra Parfum 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ambre Noir and Cobra Parfum smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and fruity accords. Common notes include Clove, Cinnamon, Plum and Rose.
Is Ambre Noir or Cobra Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ambre Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambre Noir is the stronger pick. Ambre Noir suits evening wear; Cobra Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ambre Noir and Cobra Parfum?
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. Cobra Parfum has top notes of Plum, Pepper, Black Currant and Coriander, heart notes of Clove, Cinnamon, Star Anise and Lily, a base of Sandalwood, Peru Balsam, Incense and Amber.
Popular fragrance comparisons
The matchups people have compared most on Fragranxe.
vs
Sauvage vs Bleu de Chanel
Dior · Chanel · 36 comparisons
vs
Paco Rabanne Pour Homme Rabanne for men vs Shiyaaka Shadow
Rabanne · Khadlaj Perfumes · 30 comparisons
vs
Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Khamrah
Maison Francis Kurkdjian · Lattafa Perfumes · 21 comparisons
vs
Birth of Venus vs Brioni Eau de Parfum Intense
Argos · Brioni · 17 comparisons
vs
Supremacy Not Only Intense vs Arabians Tonka
Afnan · Montale · 14 comparisons
vs
Secret De Venus Eau de Parfum vs # What Matters is Inside - Italy
Weil · Jovoy Paris · 14 comparisons