Fragrance comparison

Black Pepper & Amber, Neroli vs Smooth Amber

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,635 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Pepper & Amber, Neroli

Zielinski & Rozen

4.191,617 votes

Rank #6,297 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Smooth Amber

Bath & Body Works

4.2218 votes

Rank #43,201 AmberAnimalic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Pepper & Amber, Neroli takes 4 of 5 categories.

Black Pepper & Amber, Neroli
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Smooth Amber
Choose it for a amber and animalic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Pepper & Amber, Neroli4/5

Smooth Amber1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black Pepper & Amber, NeroliZielinski & Rozen

Smooth AmberBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 1,617 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 73%Had 12%Want 16%

Category winnerBlack Pepper & Amber, NeroliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

37%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

170 votes

33%Love

56%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBlack Pepper & Amber, Neroli

SillageBlack Pepper & Amber, Neroli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value82

Category winnerSmooth AmberBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber88%

warm spicy55%

citrus47%

white floral47%

amber100%

animalic83%

citrus65%

white floral48%

powdery30%

Scent match61%Closely related · both amber, citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black PepperAmberNeroli

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

AmberNeroli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAmber and Neroli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall92

Winter83

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex73

Women21

Men74

Unisex16

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,297

PerfumerErez Rozen

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#43,201

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack Pepper & Amber, NeroliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Built around a minimalist three-note structure, Zielinski & Rozen delivers a punchy aromatic blend. Black pepper provides immediate heat, while neroli keeps the top crisp before rich amber anchors the base. It suits cold weather, leather coats, and casual evening outings, offering eight hours of steady performance for…

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Smooth Amber by Bath & Body Works opens with a warm, resinous glow that sits close to the skin. This Oriental fragrance for men focuses on a blend of sweet amber, grounded dried woods, and a hint of fresh neroli. It creates a natural, rustic feel, making it a reliable choice for casual, everyday wear throughout the co…

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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 Pepper & Amber, Neroli or Smooth Amber?

Black Pepper & Amber, Neroli takes 4 of 5 categories. Black Pepper & Amber, Neroli is rated 4.19/5 from 1,617 votes; Smooth Amber is rated 4.22/5 from 18 votes. Choose Black Pepper & Amber, Neroli for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Smooth Amber for a amber and animalic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.