Ambre Noir vs Maple Cedar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%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.
Maple CedarChoose it for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ambre Noir6/7
Maple Cedar1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ambre Noir
- Community sentiment
- Ambre Noir
- Longevity
- Ambre Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Ambre Noir
- Value for money
- Maple Cedar
- 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 StoreMaple CedarJotercWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.56/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 28%Had 13%Want 60%
4.33/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 63%Had 8%Want 29%
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
48%Like
3%Ok
0%Dislike
3%Hate
33 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 winnerMaple CedarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy91%
sweet83%
balsamic74%
fruity65%
woody56%
warm spicy100%
powdery92%
amber84%
almond77%
woody69%
sweet61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and sweet
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
CedarwoodCardamomBergamotRose
Heart
AlmondAtlas CedarCoffeeHeliotropeAgarwood (Oud)
Base
Tolu BalsamAmberVanillaPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Bergamot, Cardamom 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
Spring38
Summer0
Fall100
Winter92
Day84
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#32,544
PerfumerDaniel Josier
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 →Maple Cedar by Joterc offers a warm, woody embrace designed for cool weather. It balances dry woods with roasted coffee and sweet vanilla on skin. This unisex blend works best during cozy autumn evenings when you want a comforting scent that projects moderately without taking over the room.
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 Maple Cedar?
Ambre Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes; Maple Cedar is rated 4.33/5 from 33 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 Maple Cedar for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Ambre Noir or Maple Cedar?
Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 91/100, Maple Cedar 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ambre Noir or Maple Cedar?
Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Maple Cedar 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ambre Noir and Maple Cedar smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Bergamot, Cardamom and Rose.
Is Ambre Noir or Maple Cedar 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; Maple Cedar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ambre Noir and Maple Cedar?
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. Maple Cedar has top notes of Cedarwood, Cardamom, Bergamot and Rose, heart notes of Almond, Atlas Cedar, Coffee and Heliotrope, a base of Tolu Balsam, Amber, Vanilla and Patchouli.
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