Ambre Noir vs Cruda
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
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.
CrudaChoose it for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Ambre Noir6/7
Cruda1/7
- 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
- Cruda
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ambre NoirJinkoh StoreCrudaMorphWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.56/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 28%Had 13%Want 60%
4.23/ 5 · 188 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
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
39%Love
50%Like
7%Ok
3%Dislike
1%Hate
188 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 bothamber100%
warm spicy91%
sweet83%
balsamic74%
fruity65%
woody56%
cinnamon100%
warm spicy91%
amber83%
vanilla74%
woody65%
animalic56%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber, 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
Top20-40 mins
AmbergrisDamask RoseWhite Flowers
Heart3-5 hrs
CinnamonVanilaPatchouli
Base8-12+ hrs
CedarwoodVetiver
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Rose and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Cruda, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring35
Summer20
Fall90
Winter100
Day63
Night100
Spring28
Summer23
Fall0
Winter100
Day95
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#7,699
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#5,500
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Category winnerCrudaHigher 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 →Cruda by Morph is an unapologetically rich gourmand that smells like a freshly baked apple tart covered in grated cinnamon, melted vanilla, and dark amber syrup. The opening hits with a vivid splash of warm spice alongside Damask rose and a distinctive touch of salty ambergris that keeps the sweetness from feeling fla…
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 Cruda?
Ambre Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes; Cruda is rated 4.23/5 from 188 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 Cruda for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Ambre Noir or Cruda?
Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 91/100, Cruda 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ambre Noir or Cruda?
Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Cruda 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ambre Noir and Cruda smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Rose and Ambergris.
Is Ambre Noir or Cruda better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cruda is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambre Noir is the stronger pick. Ambre Noir suits evening wear; Cruda suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ambre Noir and Cruda?
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. Cruda has top notes of Ambergris, Damask Rose and White Flowers, heart notes of Cinnamon, Vanila and Patchouli, a base of Cedarwood and Vetiver.
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