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Ambre Noir vs Spicy Mimosa

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

Updated 57 ratings analysed
Clearly different
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.

  • Spicy Mimosa

    Choose it for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ambre Noir4/5
Spicy Mimosa1/5
Ratings & consensus
Ambre Noir
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Ambre Noir
Sillage & projection
Ambre Noir
Value for money
Spicy Mimosa
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
Spicy MimosaDossier
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.56/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 28%Had 13%Want 60%
4.00/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 51%Had 9%Want 40%
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

38%Love
33%Like
24%Ok
0%Dislike
5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity91
〰 Sillage80
♥ Love / hate89
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityAmbre Noir

SillageAmbre Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value53
¤ Price value77
Category winnerSpicy MimosaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
warm spicy91%
sweet83%
balsamic74%
fruity65%
woody56%
powdery100%
warm spicy92%
vanilla84%
woody77%
floral69%
rose61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both 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
CardamomMimosa
Heart2-4 hrs
HeliotropeRose
Base6-8 hrs
SandalwoodTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Cardamom and Rose. Durations are only published for Spicy Mimosa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring35
Summer20
Fall90
Winter100
Day63
Night100
Spring91
Summer36
Fall100
Winter82
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men30
Unisex61
Women9
Men0
Unisex33
Women67
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#50,252

PerfumerNot listed

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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Spicy Mimosa by Dossier opens with a brisk, aromatic pinch of crushed cardamom pod wrapped around golden, fluffy mimosa blossoms. Rather than turning sticky or syrupy, the yellow florals unfold with a soft almond-like creaminess driven by heliotrope petals and a dewy touch of rose. As the scent settles onto skin, warm…

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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 Spicy Mimosa?

Ambre Noir takes 4 of 5 categories. Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes; Spicy Mimosa is rated 4.00/5 from 21 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 Spicy Mimosa for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Noir or Spicy Mimosa?

Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 91/100, Spicy Mimosa 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Noir or Spicy Mimosa?

Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Spicy Mimosa 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Noir and Spicy Mimosa smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Cardamom and Rose.

Is Ambre Noir or Spicy Mimosa better for summer or winter?

Ambre Noir suits evening wear; Spicy Mimosa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Noir and Spicy Mimosa?

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. Spicy Mimosa has top notes of Cardamom and Mimosa, heart notes of Heliotrope and Rose, a base of Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.

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