Ambre Noir vs Gold Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%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.
Gold NoirChoose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ambre Noir6/7
Gold Noir1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ambre Noir
- Community sentiment
- Ambre Noir
- Longevity
- Ambre Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Ambre Noir
- Value for money
- Gold 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 StoreGold NoirMajouriWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.56/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 28%Had 13%Want 60%
4.13/ 5 · 164 votes
Have 34%Had 12%Want 54%
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
45%Love
33%Like
15%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
164 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 winnerGold NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy91%
sweet83%
balsamic74%
fruity65%
woody56%
vanilla100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
cinnamon77%
woody69%
powdery61%
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 = sharedTop
CloveHeliotropeCinnamonBergamotCardamomBark
Heart
ApricotPlumDried PlumCarnationPowdery NotesRoseDried FruitsDates
Base
Peru BalsamAmberMyrrhAmbergrisMuskVanillaOpoponaxSpanish Labdanum
Top30 to 45 minutes
CinnamonWhite WoodsHeliotrope
Heart3 to 4 hours
AmberPlumLeather
Base4 to 6 hours
VanillaTonka BeanPatchouli
InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Cinnamon, Plum and Amber. Durations are only published for Gold Noir, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring35
Summer20
Fall90
Winter100
Day63
Night100
Spring29
Summer8
Fall98
Winter100
Day58
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#7,570
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#11,125
PerfumerCyrill Roland
Launched—
Reviews19
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 →Gold Noir by Majouri is a warm oriental woody fragrance centered on sweet vanilla and rich amber. It opens with an immediate dusting of spicy cinnamon, supported by clean white woods and the soft, almond-like powder of heliotrope. As the opening settles, a juicy plum note emerges alongside deep amber and a noticeable …
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 Gold Noir?
Ambre Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes; Gold Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 164 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 Noir for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Ambre Noir or Gold Noir?
Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 91/100, Gold Noir 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ambre Noir or Gold Noir?
Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Gold Noir 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ambre Noir and Gold Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Cinnamon, Plum and Amber.
Is Ambre Noir or Gold Noir 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 Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ambre Noir and Gold Noir?
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 Noir has top notes of Cinnamon, White Woods and Heliotrope, heart notes of Amber, Plum and Leather, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.
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