Fragrance comparison

Ambre Obsession vs Amethyst

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 162 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ambre Obsession

Korloff Paris

3.333 votes

Rank #63,202 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Amethyst

Boadicea the Victorious

4.26159 votes

Rank #6,942 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Obsession takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ambre Obsession
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Amethyst
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ambre Obsession3/4

Amethyst1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ambre Obsession
Sillage & projection: Ambre Obsession
Value for money: Ambre Obsession
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amethyst

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Ambre ObsessionKorloff Paris

AmethystBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.26/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 32%Had 11%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

57%Love

25%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

159 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Obsession

SillageAmbre Obsession

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value22

Category winnerAmbre ObsessionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy90%

cacao80%

vanilla70%

sweet60%

white floral50%

warm spicy100%

cinnamon90%

amber80%

vanilla70%

fresh spicy60%

leather50%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CinnamonGingerBlack Pepper

Heart

CocoaOrange BlossomAmberFrankincense

Base

VanillaBenzoinTobaccoCashmere Wood

Top

CinnamonBlack Pepper

Heart

Amber

Base

VanillaLeather

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Black Pepper, 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Spring46

Summer17

Fall100

Winter97

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men31

Unisex47

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,202

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,942

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerAmethystHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambre Obsession by Korloff Paris is a warm, spicy unisex fragrance built around a core of rich amber, creamy cacao, and smoky benzoin. Launched in 2025, this scent offers an immediate cozy presence. It performs exceptionally well in cooler autumn temperatures, making it a reliable choice for evenings out or relaxed in…

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Amethyst opens with a sharp flash of black pepper before a thick wave of cinnamon takes over. As the initial heat settles, dark resinous amber fills the middle space, giving the scent a heavy, cozy weight suitable for freezing November nights or crisp autumn evenings. The dry down turns distinctly smooth as creamy van…

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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 Obsession or Amethyst?

Ambre Obsession takes 3 of 4 categories. Ambre Obsession is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Amethyst is rated 4.26/5 from 159 votes. Choose Ambre Obsession for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Amethyst for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Obsession or Amethyst?

Ambre Obsession lasts longest (Ambre Obsession 90/100, Amethyst 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Obsession or Amethyst?

Ambre Obsession projects furthest (Ambre Obsession 75/100, Amethyst 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Obsession and Amethyst smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and vanilla accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Amber and Vanilla.

Is Ambre Obsession or Amethyst better for summer or winter?

Ambre Obsession suits evening wear; Amethyst suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Obsession and Amethyst?

Ambre Obsession has top notes of Cinnamon, Ginger and Black Pepper, heart notes of Cocoa, Orange Blossom, Amber and Frankincense, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Tobacco and Cashmere Wood. Amethyst has top notes of Cinnamon and Black Pepper, heart notes of Amber, a base of Vanilla and Leather.