Fragrance comparison

Bel Ambre vs Sinful Wood

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

Updated 2 Nov 2026 533 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bel Ambre

Jacques Fath

3.95530 votes

Rank #2,717 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Sinful Wood

Clement B

3.673 votes

Rank #62,817 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bel Ambre takes 4 of 4 categories.

Bel Ambre
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Sinful Wood
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Bel Ambre4/4

Sinful Wood0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bel AmbreJacques Fath

Sinful WoodClement B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 530 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

40%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

357 votes

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityBel Ambre

SillageBel Ambre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value0

Category winnerBel AmbreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

iris69%

woody61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

earthy74%

powdery65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Juniper BerriesBlack PepperBergamotLemon

Heart

OrrisCarawayWhite Flowers

Base

AmberLeatherVetiverMusk

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonBlack Pepper

Heart1 to 2 hours

NeroliOrris

Base3 to 6 hours

VetiverSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Lemon, Orris and Amber. Durations are only published for Sinful Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men28

Unisex57

Women16

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,717

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews81

Overall rank#62,817

PerfumerCéline Herbette, Chris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBel AmbreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bel Ambre by Jacques Fath opens with a crisp burst of juniper berries and sharp black pepper, settling into a sophisticated, powdery amber heart. Created by Cécile Zarokian, this unisex fragrance blends leathery undertones with earthy vetiver for a balanced profile. It performs best during cooler autumn evenings or wi…

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Sinful Wood by Clement B is a woody floral musk that balances crisp citrus with earthy, powdery textures. The scent starts with a brisk splash of lemon dusted with pungent black pepper, creating an immediate aromatic kick. As the bright opening settles, neroli adds a clean floral touch while orris introduces a smooth,…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bel Ambre or Sinful Wood?

Bel Ambre takes 4 of 4 categories. Bel Ambre is rated 3.95/5 from 530 votes; Sinful Wood is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Bel Ambre for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Sinful Wood for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bel Ambre or Sinful Wood?

Bel Ambre lasts longest (Bel Ambre 75/100, Sinful Wood 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bel Ambre or Sinful Wood?

Bel Ambre projects furthest (Bel Ambre 64/100, Sinful Wood 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bel Ambre and Sinful Wood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Lemon, Orris and Amber.

Is Bel Ambre or Sinful Wood better for summer or winter?

Sinful Wood suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bel Ambre and Sinful Wood?

Bel Ambre has top notes of Juniper Berries, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Orris, Caraway and White Flowers, a base of Amber, Leather, Vetiver and Musk. Sinful Wood has top notes of Lemon and Black Pepper, heart notes of Neroli and Orris, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amber.