Fragrance comparison

Black Amber vs Charm

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

2 wins

Black Amber

Ayat Perfumes

4.1511 votes

Rank #31,314 FruityWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Charm

Sapil

4.001 votes

Rank #66,832 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Amber takes 2 of 2 categories.

Black Amber
Choose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Charm
Choose it for a floral and musky character.

Black Amber2/2

Charm0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black AmberAyat Perfumes

CharmSapil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBlack Amber

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

amber77%

woody69%

rose61%

floral100%

musky83%

woody65%

powdery48%

animalic30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fruity NotesFloral NotesSaffron

Heart

SpicesRoseWoody Notes

Base

Red FruitsAmbergrisMusk

Top

Floral Notes

Heart

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Base

Woody NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesFloral Notes, Woody Notes 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

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,314

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#66,832

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack AmberHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Amber reads as a fruity amber with saffron up top, a spiced rose heart, and a musky, ambergris-tinted base. The profile looks warm, slightly sweet, and textured rather than airy. Based on the note structure and limited wear feedback, it suits evening use, cooler weather, and anyone who likes rose and spice wrap…

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Charm by Sapil is a soft floral musk with a simple, easygoing shape. It opens in a gentle floral direction, settles into a rose-leaning heart, and dries down to a musky woody base that can feel powdery on skin. This reads feminine, light to moderate in presence, and straightforward rather than complex. It may suit eve…

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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, Black Amber or Charm?

Black Amber takes 2 of 2 categories. Black Amber is rated 4.15/5 from 11 votes; Charm is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Black Amber for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Charm for a floral and musky character.

Which lasts longer, Black Amber or Charm?

Black Amber lasts longest (Black Amber 90/100, Charm 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Amber and Charm smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Floral Notes, Woody Notes and Musk.

Is Black Amber or Charm better for summer or winter?

Black Amber suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Amber and Charm?

Black Amber has top notes of Fruity Notes, Floral Notes and Saffron, heart notes of Spices, Rose and Woody Notes, a base of Red Fruits, Ambergris and Musk. Charm has top notes of Floral Notes, a base of Woody Notes and Musk.