Fragrance comparison

Ambre Noir vs Smoking Rose

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ambre Noir

Jinkoh Store

4.5636 votes

Rank #7,055 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Smoking Rose

Sanae Intoxicants

4.254 votes

Rank #42,505 RoseBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ambre Noir
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Smoking Rose
Choose it for a rose and balsamic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Ambre Noir3/4

Smoking Rose1/4

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

Smoking RoseSanae Intoxicants

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 28%Had 13%Want 60%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%

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

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Noir

SillageAmbre Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSmoking RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy91%

sweet83%

balsamic74%

fruity65%

woody56%

rose100%

balsamic92%

lavender84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both balsamic, amber 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

Notes

RosePeru BalsamLavenderGrassSandalwoodGeranium

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose and Peru Balsam. 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

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex61

Women9

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,055

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#42,505

PerfumerSanae Barber

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Smoking Rose by Sanae Intoxicants pairs dense jammy rose with sweet smoke and warm Peru balsam. Sanae Barber created this natural floral woody musk perfume in 2010. The fragrance opens with a rich burgundy rose pushed by crisp lavender and crushed grass. As it warms on skin, the floral heart settles into smooth sandal…

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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 Smoking Rose?

Ambre Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes; Smoking Rose is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Ambre Noir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Smoking Rose for a rose and balsamic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Noir or Smoking Rose?

Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 91/100, Smoking Rose 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Noir or Smoking Rose?

Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Smoking Rose 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Noir and Smoking Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share balsamic, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Rose and Peru Balsam.

Is Ambre Noir or Smoking Rose better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ambre Noir and Smoking Rose?

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. Smoking Rose features Rose, Peru Balsam, Lavender, Grass and Sandalwood.