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Ambre Noir vs Mabda

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

Updated 78 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Noir takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Ambre Noir

    Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Mabda

    Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ambre Noir4/5
Mabda1/5
Ratings & consensus
Ambre Noir
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Ambre Noir
Sillage & projection
Ambre Noir
Value for money
Mabda
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 Store
MabdaAZYA
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.56/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 28%Had 13%Want 60%
4.26/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 45%Had 0%Want 55%
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

67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity91
〰 Sillage80
♥ Love / hate89
⏱ Longevity84
〰 Sillage76
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityAmbre Noir

SillageAmbre Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value53
¤ Price value62
Category winnerMabdaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
warm spicy91%
sweet83%
balsamic74%
fruity65%
woody56%
amber100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber, sweet 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
Top
Pink PepperRaspberryBergamot
Heart
Black PepperYlang YlangClary SageGeraniumAmberRose
Base
FrankincenseTonka BeanBlack MuskCedarwoodVanillaBenzoinVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Amber and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring35
Summer20
Fall90
Winter100
Day63
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men30
Unisex61
Women9
Men25
Unisex25
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,699

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#9,662

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

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 →

Mabda by AZYA is a bold aromatic fragrance that balances tart raspberry with sharp pink pepper and deep resins. It feels substantial and grounding, making it a reliable choice for cooler days when you want a scent that persists. Its woody and musky foundation ensures a lingering presence that works well for both offic…

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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ambre Noir or Mabda?

Ambre Noir takes 4 of 5 categories. Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes; Mabda is rated 4.26/5 from 42 votes. Choose Ambre Noir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mabda for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Noir or Mabda?

Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 91/100, Mabda 84/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Noir or Mabda?

Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Mabda 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Noir and Mabda smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Amber and Vanilla.

Is Ambre Noir or Mabda better for summer or winter?

Ambre Noir suits evening wear; Mabda suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Noir and Mabda?

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. Mabda has top notes of Pink Pepper, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage and Geranium, a base of Frankincense, Tonka Bean, Black Musk and Cedarwood.

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