Fragrance comparison

Arba Wardat vs Harrods Amber

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 397 ratings analysed

Arba Wardat

Rasasi

3.44345 votes

Rank #6,827 White FloralRose

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33%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Harrods Amber

Bond No 9

4.1952 votes

Rank #27,756 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Harrods Amber takes 5 of 7 categories.

Arba Wardat
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Harrods Amber
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Arba Wardat2/7

Harrods Amber5/7

Ratings & consensus: Harrods Amber
Community sentiment: Harrods Amber
Longevity: Harrods Amber
Sillage & projection: Harrods Amber
Value for money: Arba Wardat
Versatility: Harrods Amber
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Arba Wardat

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Arba WardatRasasi

Harrods AmberBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 345 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 27%Had 12%Want 61%

Category winnerHarrods AmberRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

51%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

318 votes

44%Love

42%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerHarrods AmberMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityHarrods Amber

SillageHarrods Amber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value13

Category winnerArba WardatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

rose92%

powdery84%

musky77%

citrus69%

woody61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

floral77%

powdery69%

woody61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmber

Top

SaffronNutmegBergamotPepper

Heart

JasmineOsmanthusRose

Base

BenzoinAmberMyrhhMuskSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Rose and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall50

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Spring56

Summer38

Fall94

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerHarrods AmberMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex23

Women72

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,827

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#27,756

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArba WardatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arba Wardat by Rasasi is a floral woody musk composition centered on a bright, bouquet-like opening of bergamot, jasmine, and rose. It feels youthful and clean, making it a reliable choice for casual spring days. The scent settles into a warm base of musk, sandalwood, and amber, offering a soft, skin-hugging experienc…

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Harrods Amber opens with saffron, nutmeg, pepper and bergamot, then settles into a smoother floral amber with rose, jasmine and a touch of oud. On skin it can read warm, spicy and slightly boozy, more like polished ambered woods than a syrupy amber bomb. It suits shoppers who enjoy rich oriental styles with presence. …

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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, Arba Wardat or Harrods Amber?

Harrods Amber takes 5 of 7 categories. Arba Wardat is rated 3.44/5 from 345 votes; Harrods Amber is rated 4.19/5 from 52 votes. Choose Arba Wardat for a white floral and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Harrods Amber for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Arba Wardat or Harrods Amber?

Harrods Amber lasts longest (Harrods Amber 76/100, Arba Wardat 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arba Wardat or Harrods Amber?

Harrods Amber projects furthest (Harrods Amber 77/100, Arba Wardat 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arba Wardat and Harrods Amber smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Rose and Musk.

Is Arba Wardat or Harrods Amber better for summer or winter?

For summer, Arba Wardat is the stronger pick. For winter, Harrods Amber is the stronger pick. Harrods Amber suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arba Wardat and Harrods Amber?

Arba Wardat has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Harrods Amber has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Osmanthus and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Myrhh and Musk.