Fragrance comparison

Ambre Noir vs Numero 6

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 38 ratings analysed

Ambre Noir

Jinkoh Store

4.5636 votes

Rank #7,716 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Numero 6

Posh Extrait

4.502 votes

Rank #59,841 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Ambre Noir
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Numero 6
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Ambre Noir2/4

Numero 62/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Numero 6
Sillage & projection: Ambre Noir
Value for money: Numero 6
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

Numero 6Posh Extrait

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 28%Had 13%Want 60%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNumero 6

SillageAmbre Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNumero 6Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy91%

sweet83%

balsamic74%

fruity65%

woody56%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

woody61%

Scent match41%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

BergamotCardamomGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

Black PepperCassisPeony

Base8-12+ hrs

AmbergrisCedarwoodVanillaBenzoinMyrrh

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Myrrh and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Numero 6, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring35

Summer20

Fall90

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex61

Women9

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#59,841

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

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Numero 6 by Posh Extrait hits the skin with a brisk snap of crushed cardamom, zesty bergamot, and fiery fresh ginger. It immediately commands attention. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus flash fades, exposing a darker core of crackling black pepper, tart cassis, and soft peony petals. The real foundation rests on a d…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ambre Noir or Numero 6?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes; Numero 6 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Ambre Noir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Numero 6 for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Noir or Numero 6?

Numero 6 lasts longest (Numero 6 100/100, Ambre Noir 91/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Noir or Numero 6?

Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Numero 6 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Noir and Numero 6 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Myrrh and Ambergris.

Is Ambre Noir or Numero 6 better for summer or winter?

Ambre Noir suits evening wear; Numero 6 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Noir and Numero 6?

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. Numero 6 has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Black Pepper, Cassis and Peony, a base of Ambergris, Cedarwood, Vanilla and Benzoin.