Fragrance comparison

Amurski Bay vs Frankenstein

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

Amurski Bay

House of Atropa

4.004 votes

Rank #53,783 OzonicMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Frankenstein

House of Atropa

3.205 votes

Rank #61,167 WoodyOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Frankenstein takes 2 of 5 categories.

Amurski Bay
Choose it for a ozonic and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Frankenstein
Choose it for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Amurski Bay1/5

Frankenstein2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Frankenstein
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Frankenstein
Fragranxe ranking: Amurski Bay

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amurski BayHouse of Atropa

FrankensteinHouse of Atropa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 90%

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 4%Had 2%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

20%Love

20%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageFrankenstein

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

marine90%

aquatic80%

fresh70%

oud60%

vanilla50%

woody100%

ozonic92%

anis84%

marine77%

mossy69%

salty61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both ozonic and marine

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Red AlgaeLaminaria

Heart2-4 hrs

WatermelonCucumberVanillaCaloneSalt

Base6-8+ hrs

Chinese OudIndian OudCedar

Top20-30 mins

CaloneMatcha TeaOsmanthusGrassRoseTea

Heart2-4 hrs

AniseMossSaltOzonic notesSeaweedGrapesHibiscusLotus

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarOudCypress

Category winnerFrankensteinLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

Casual 37%Date 27%Work 20%Party 16%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 36%Date 28%Party 20%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,783

PerfumerLisa Andrék

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,167

PerfumerLisa Andrék

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmurski BayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amurski Bay takes the traditional fresh cologne profile and flips it upside down. It is not a gentle citrus splash. The first spray releases raw red algae and salty laminaria that hit with brisk, stormy ocean power. Give it five minutes. As the sharp initial alcohol evaporates, refreshing bites of crisp cucumber and s…

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House of Atropa Frankenstein starts with a sharp, cooling burst of calone, bitter matcha tea, and fresh green grass. The opening feels bracing and slightly damp. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk marine chill deepens into an unusual heart of salty seaweed, fermented dark grapes, and spicy anise. A faint floral layer 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, Amurski Bay or Frankenstein?

Frankenstein takes 2 of 5 categories. Amurski Bay is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Frankenstein is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Amurski Bay for a ozonic and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Frankenstein for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amurski Bay or Frankenstein?

They last about the same: Amurski Bay 60/100, Frankenstein 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Amurski Bay or Frankenstein?

Frankenstein projects furthest (Frankenstein 75/100, Amurski Bay 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amurski Bay and Frankenstein smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic and marine accords. Common notes include Calone, Salt, Indian Oud and Cedar.

Is Amurski Bay or Frankenstein better for summer or winter?

Amurski Bay suits daytime wear; Frankenstein suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amurski Bay and Frankenstein?

Amurski Bay has top notes of Red Algae and Laminaria, heart notes of Watermelon, Cucumber, Vanilla and Calone, a base of Chinese Oud, Indian Oud and Cedar. Frankenstein has top notes of Calone, Matcha Tea, Osmanthus and Grass, heart notes of Anise, Moss, Salt and Ozonic notes, a base of Cedar, Oud and Cypress.