Fragrance comparison

Black Amber Parfum Intense vs PAOLO 01

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 55 ratings analysed

Black Amber Parfum Intense

Zara

3.6540 votes

Rank #19,738 MuskySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

PAOLO 01

Synonyme

3.2715 votes

Rank #59,850 MuskyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Black Amber Parfum Intense
Choose it for a musky and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
PAOLO 01
Choose it for a musky and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Amber Parfum Intense2/5

PAOLO 012/5

Ratings & consensus: Black Amber Parfum Intense
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: PAOLO 01
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: PAOLO 01
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Amber Parfum Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black Amber Parfum IntenseZara

PAOLO 01Synonyme

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 36%Had 20%Want 44%

3.27/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 37%Had 22%Want 41%

Category winnerBlack Amber Parfum IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

48%Like

10%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

27%Love

27%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

27%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityPAOLO 01

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value70

Category winnerPAOLO 01Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

sweet88%

tropical77%

vanilla65%

fruity53%

powdery42%

musky100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

fresh77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both musky, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Passionfruit

Heart

Vanilla

Base

Musk

Top

PearPassionfruitSandStrawberryPeach

Heart

Lily of the Valley

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesPassionfruit, Vanilla 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

Spring46

Summer62

Fall100

Winter100

Day93

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,738

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#59,850

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack Amber Parfum IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

This designer release centers on a soft vanilla heart wrapped in heavy musk. A bright splash of passionfruit keeps the initial spray from feeling too thick. It wears like a quiet, comforting envelope that is easy to appreciate on casual autumn days.

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PAOLO 01 by Synonyme opens with a vibrant burst of passionfruit and pear, quickly followed by a textured sand accord that feels dry and earthy. It settles into a base of warm musk and smooth sandalwood. This unisex extrait de parfum works well for those who want a fruity profile that avoids being overly sugary, offeri…

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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, Black Amber Parfum Intense or PAOLO 01?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Black Amber Parfum Intense is rated 3.65/5 from 40 votes; PAOLO 01 is rated 3.27/5 from 15 votes. Choose Black Amber Parfum Intense for a musky and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose PAOLO 01 for a musky and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Amber Parfum Intense or PAOLO 01?

They last about the same: PAOLO 01 67/100, Black Amber Parfum Intense 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black Amber Parfum Intense or PAOLO 01?

Projection is very close: Black Amber Parfum Intense 65/100, PAOLO 01 65/100 for sillage.

Do Black Amber Parfum Intense and PAOLO 01 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Passionfruit, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Black Amber Parfum Intense or PAOLO 01 better for summer or winter?

Black Amber Parfum Intense suits day or night wear; PAOLO 01 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Amber Parfum Intense and PAOLO 01?

Black Amber Parfum Intense has top notes of Passionfruit, heart notes of Vanilla, a base of Musk. PAOLO 01 has top notes of Pear, Passionfruit, Sand and Strawberry, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vanilla.