Fragrance comparison

Ambre Noir vs Gold No. 10

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 261 ratings analysed

7 wins

Ambre Noir

Jinkoh Store

4.5636 votes

Rank #6,920 AmberWarm Spicy

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Gold No. 10

Puredistance

3.95225 votes

Rank #9,319 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Noir takes 7 of 7 categories.

Ambre Noir
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Gold No. 10
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ambre Noir7/7

Gold No. 100/7

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: Ambre Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambre NoirJinkoh Store

Gold No. 10Puredistance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 28%Had 13%Want 60%

3.95/ 5 · 225 votes

Have 42%Had 11%Want 47%

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

46%Love

26%Like

12%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

225 votes

Category winnerAmbre NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Noir

SillageAmbre Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value25

Category winnerAmbre NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy91%

sweet83%

balsamic74%

fruity65%

woody56%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

vanilla83%

citrus74%

aromatic65%

woody56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

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

Calabrian bergamotGreen MandarinPink PepperCloveRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

Spanish LabdanumCinnamonIndian JasmineGeranium

Base8-12 hrs

BenzoinMyrhhStyraxMadagascar VanillaTonka BeanCastoreumPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesClove, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Gold No. 10, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring35

Summer20

Fall90

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring62

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerAmbre NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex61

Women9

Men30

Unisex45

Women24

Date 34%Work 29%Casual 23%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,920

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#9,319

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched—

Reviews20

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…

Reviews →

Puredistance Gold No. 10 hits the skin with warm resin and crisp citrus. Green mandarin and Calabrian bergamot flash brightly for several minutes before spicy clove takes over. It smells rich and golden. Antoine Lie built this around dense Spanish labdanum, earthy patchouli, and sweet Madagascar vanilla. You get a che…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ambre Noir or Gold No. 10?

Ambre Noir takes 7 of 7 categories. Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes; Gold No. 10 is rated 3.95/5 from 225 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 Gold No. 10 for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Noir or Gold No. 10?

Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 91/100, Gold No. 10 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Noir or Gold No. 10?

Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Gold No. 10 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Noir and Gold No. 10 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Clove, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Vanilla.

Is Ambre Noir or Gold No. 10 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; Gold No. 10 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Noir and Gold No. 10?

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. Gold No. 10 has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Green Mandarin, Pink Pepper and Clove, heart notes of Spanish Labdanum, Cinnamon, Indian Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Benzoin, Myrhh, Styrax and Madagascar Vanilla.