Fragrance comparison

Amer Bitter Almond vs The Penthouse

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Amer Bitter Almond

House of Cor

5.001 votes

Rank #51,713 Warm SpicyAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

The Penthouse

Henry Jacques

4.254 votes

Rank #39,307 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Penthouse takes 2 of 4 categories.

Amer Bitter Almond
Choose it for a warm spicy and almond character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
The Penthouse
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Amer Bitter Almond1/4

The Penthouse2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Penthouse
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Amer Bitter Almond
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Penthouse

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amer Bitter AlmondHouse of Cor

The PenthouseHenry Jacques

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityThe Penthouse

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value42

Category winnerAmer Bitter AlmondBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

almond92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

vanilla69%

aromatic61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Guatemalan CardamomBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

AlmondClovesNutmegThyme

Base6-8 hrs

CedarwoodAmber

Top

Bitter OrangeNutmegCinnamon LeafPink PepperCypressCocoaBergamot

Heart

ClovesCedarwoodPatchouliPepperGeraniumJasmine

Base

BenzoinSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaOudCumin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cloves, Nutmeg and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Amer Bitter Almond, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 33%Casual 29%Date 25%Party 13%

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,713

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,307

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerThe PenthouseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amer Bitter Almond by House of Cor takes a refreshing left turn away from sugary dessert scents. The first spray releases a lively burst of Guatemalan cardamom and zesty bergamot. It wakes up your nose quickly. Within fifteen minutes, the scent transitions into an earthy, toasted bitter almond wrapped in culinary clov…

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The Penthouse by Henry Jacques opens with a crisp burst of bitter orange, pink pepper, and sharp nutmeg before settling into a deep, woody interior. As the top notes fade, a dense spine of cedarwood, patchouli, and warm cloves takes control, giving the fragrance a rich, structural weight on skin. The dry-down brings o…

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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, Amer Bitter Almond or The Penthouse?

The Penthouse takes 2 of 4 categories. Amer Bitter Almond is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; The Penthouse is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Amer Bitter Almond for a warm spicy and almond character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose The Penthouse for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amer Bitter Almond or The Penthouse?

The Penthouse lasts longest (The Penthouse 80/100, Amer Bitter Almond 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amer Bitter Almond or The Penthouse?

Projection is very close: Amer Bitter Almond 50/100, The Penthouse 50/100 for sillage.

Do Amer Bitter Almond and The Penthouse smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cloves, Nutmeg and Cedarwood.

Is Amer Bitter Almond or The Penthouse better for summer or winter?

Amer Bitter Almond suits daytime wear; The Penthouse suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amer Bitter Almond and The Penthouse?

Amer Bitter Almond has top notes of Guatemalan Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Almond, Cloves, Nutmeg and Thyme, a base of Cedarwood and Amber. The Penthouse has top notes of Bitter Orange, Nutmeg, Cinnamon Leaf and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cloves, Cedarwood, Patchouli and Pepper, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.