Fragrance comparison

Black Orchid vs Ambre Antique

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Black Orchid

Bachs

2.001 votes

Rank #75,996 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Ambre Antique

Ava Luxe

3.867 votes

Rank #61,777 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Black Orchid
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Ambre Antique
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Black Orchid1/3

Ambre Antique1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black OrchidBachs

Ambre AntiqueAva Luxe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 10%Had 6%Want 84%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

43%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBlack Orchid

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh91%

sweet83%

powdery74%

floral65%

fruity56%

woody100%

citrus92%

yellow floral84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

vanilla61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotRed BerriesCitruses

Heart

Black OrchidNeroli

Base

VanillaWhite Musk

Top

CitrusesRed Berries

Heart

Ylang-YlangOrange BlossomRoseIris

Base

VetiverAmberVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Citruses and Vanilla. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,996

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,777

PerfumerSerena Ava Franco

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmbre AntiqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Orchid by Bachs presents a bright, citrus-forward opening centered on bergamot and red berries. As it sits, the heart brings a floral touch with neroli and orchid notes before settling into a soft base of white musk and vanilla. It is a daily option for those who prefer fresh, clean profiles during the warmer mo…

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Ambre Antique is a warm unisex amber with a bright citrus and red berry opening, then a floral heart of ylang-ylang, orange blossom, rose, and iris. The base is the main story: amber, vanilla, sandalwood, and vetiver give it a sweet, woody, softly powdery finish. It suits shoppers who want an indie amber that feels fl…

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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 Orchid or Ambre Antique?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Black Orchid is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Ambre Antique is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Black Orchid for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Ambre Antique for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Orchid or Ambre Antique?

Black Orchid lasts longest (Black Orchid 80/100, Ambre Antique 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Orchid or Ambre Antique?

Projection is very close: Black Orchid 50/100, Ambre Antique 50/100 for sillage.

Do Black Orchid and Ambre Antique smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Citruses and Vanilla.

Is Black Orchid or Ambre Antique better for summer or winter?

Black Orchid suits evening wear; Ambre Antique suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Orchid and Ambre Antique?

Black Orchid has top notes of Bergamot, Red Berries and Citruses, heart notes of Black Orchid and Neroli, a base of Vanilla and White Musk. Ambre Antique has top notes of Citruses and Red Berries, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom, Rose and Iris, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood.