Background vs Ambre Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ambre Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.
BackgroundChoose it for a anis and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Ambre NoirChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Background3/7
Ambre Noir4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Background
- Community sentiment
- Ambre Noir
- Longevity
- Ambre Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Ambre Noir
- Value for money
- Background
- Versatility
- Ambre Noir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Background
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BackgroundJil SanderAmbre NoirJinkoh StoreWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.52/ 5 · 181 votes
Have 30%Had 25%Want 45%
4.56/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 28%Had 13%Want 60%
Category winnerBackgroundRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate61%Love
33%Like
2%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
181 votes
61%Love
33%Like
6%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
36 votes
Category winnerAmbre NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmbre Noir
SillageAmbre Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBackgroundBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothanis100%
vanilla92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
sweet61%
amber100%
warm spicy91%
sweet83%
balsamic74%
fruity65%
woody56%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AniseRaspberryTarragonLavenderBergamotLemon
Heart
CinnamonCarnationJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotropeRose
Base
BenzoinVanillaCedarTonka BeanAmberSandalwoodMusk
Top
CloveHeliotropeCinnamonBergamotCardamomBark
Heart
ApricotPlumDried PlumCarnationPowdery NotesRoseDried FruitsDates
Base
Peru BalsamAmberMyrrhAmbergrisMuskVanillaOpoponaxSpanish Labdanum
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cinnamon, Carnation and Heliotrope. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring92
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring35
Summer20
Fall90
Winter100
Day63
Night100
Category winnerAmbre NoirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,595
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews16
Overall rank#7,699
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerBackgroundHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBackground by Jil Sander is a distinctive oriental fougere that opens with a brisk combination of sweet anise, tart raspberry, and herbal lavender. As the initial freshness settles on the skin, a warm core of cinnamon, carnation, and powdery heliotrope emerges, adding a cozy spicy sweetness. The base grounds the fragr…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Background or Ambre Noir?
Ambre Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Background is rated 4.52/5 from 181 votes; Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes. Choose Background for a anis and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Ambre Noir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Background or Ambre Noir?
Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 91/100, Background 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Background or Ambre Noir?
Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Background 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Background and Ambre Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cinnamon, Carnation and Heliotrope.
Is Background or Ambre Noir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ambre Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Background is the stronger pick. Ambre Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Background and Ambre Noir?
Background has top notes of Anise, Raspberry, Tarragon and Lavender, heart notes of Cinnamon, Carnation, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Benzoin, Vanilla, Cedar and Tonka Bean. 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.
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