Fragrance comparison

Case Study #3 O.A.C vs Ambre Noir

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 43 ratings analysed

Case Study #3 O.A.C

RboW

4.147 votes

Rank #56,185 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Ambre Noir

Jinkoh Store

4.5636 votes

Rank #7,699 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.

Case Study #3 O.A.C
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ambre Noir
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Case Study #3 O.A.C1/4

Ambre Noir3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ambre Noir
Sillage & projection: Ambre Noir
Value for money: Case Study #3 O.A.C
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ambre Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Case Study #3 O.A.CRboW

Ambre NoirJinkoh Store

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

4.56/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 28%Had 13%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

29%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

61%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Noir

SillageAmbre Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value53

Category winnerCase Study #3 O.A.CBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

white floral83%

warm spicy74%

rose65%

earthy56%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

sweet83%

balsamic74%

fruity65%

woody56%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomGeraniumCardamom

Heart

JasmineAmyrisRose

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodVetiver

Top

CloveHeliotropeCinnamonBergamotCardamomBark

Heart

ApricotPlumDried PlumCarnationPowdery NotesRoseDried FruitsDates

Base

Peru BalsamAmberMyrrhAmbergrisMuskVanillaOpoponaxSpanish Labdanum

InformationalShared notesCardamom and Rose. 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

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring35

Summer20

Fall90

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men30

Unisex61

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,185

PerfumerFirmenich, Symrise

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,699

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerAmbre NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Case Study #3 O.A.C from RboW is a grounding woody aromatic fragrance for anyone seeking a versatile daily scent. It opens with vibrant orange blossom and sharp cardamom before settling into a heart of jasmine and rose. The base relies on steady cedarwood and vetiver, offering a clean, balanced profile suitable for ye…

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Ambre Noir by Jinkoh Store opens with a dark, mouthwatering rush of simmered plum jam, spicy clove, and warm cinnamon. Rather than smelling like a dusty spice cabinet, the top notes sparkle with zesty bergamot and a velvety, almond-like heliotrope petal texture. As the fragrance warms on your skin, a feast of sticky d…

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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, Case Study #3 O.A.C or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Case Study #3 O.A.C is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes; Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes. Choose Case Study #3 O.A.C for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ambre Noir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Case Study #3 O.A.C or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 91/100, Case Study #3 O.A.C 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Case Study #3 O.A.C or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Case Study #3 O.A.C 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Case Study #3 O.A.C and Ambre Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom and Rose.

Is Case Study #3 O.A.C or Ambre Noir better for summer or winter?

Case Study #3 O.A.C suits daytime wear; Ambre Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Case Study #3 O.A.C and Ambre Noir?

Case Study #3 O.A.C has top notes of Orange Blossom, Geranium and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine, Amyris and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vetiver. Ambre Noir has top notes of Clove, Heliotrope, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Apricot, Plum, Dried Plum and Carnation, a base of Peru Balsam, Amber, Myrrh and Ambergris.