Centaurus vs Ambre Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ambre Noir takes 7 of 7 categories.
CentaurusChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ambre NoirChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Centaurus0/7
Ambre Noir7/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ambre Noir
- Community sentiment
- Ambre Noir
- Longevity
- Ambre Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Ambre Noir
- Value for money
- Ambre Noir
- Versatility
- Ambre Noir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ambre Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CentaurusCreedAmbre NoirJinkoh StoreWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.99/ 5 · 1,235 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
4.56/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 28%Had 13%Want 60%
Category winnerAmbre NoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
26%Like
14%Ok
7%Dislike
6%Hate
1,235 votes
61%Love
33%Like
6%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
36 votes
Category winnerAmbre NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmbre Noir
SillageAmbre Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAmbre NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
amber92%
vanilla84%
cinnamon77%
sweet69%
powdery61%
amber100%
warm spicy91%
sweet83%
balsamic74%
fruity65%
woody56%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
CinnamonTobaccoCardamomPink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
SandalwoodPatchouliHeliotropeGeraniumJasmine
Base6-10 hrs
Bourbon VanillaBenzoinTolu BalsamTonka BeanAmbroxan
Top
CloveHeliotropeCinnamonBergamotCardamomBark
Heart
ApricotPlumDried PlumCarnationPowdery NotesRoseDried FruitsDates
Base
Peru BalsamAmberMyrrhAmbergrisMuskVanillaOpoponaxSpanish Labdanum
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Cardamom, Heliotrope and Bourbon Vanilla. Durations are only published for Centaurus, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring32
Summer13
Fall90
Winter100
Day56
Night100
Spring35
Summer20
Fall90
Winter100
Day63
Night100
Category winnerAmbre NoirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,009
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#7,699
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerAmbre NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCreed Centaurus takes the brand in an unapologetically bold direction, stepping away from crisp citrus into a rich pool of warm spice and sweet resins. The first spray brings a fiery burst of cinnamon and aromatic cardamom wrapped around dry tobacco leaf, making an immediate statement in cold weather. As it warms agai…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Centaurus or Ambre Noir?
Ambre Noir takes 7 of 7 categories. Centaurus is rated 3.99/5 from 1,235 votes; Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes. Choose Centaurus for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ambre Noir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Centaurus or Ambre Noir?
Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 91/100, Centaurus 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Centaurus or Ambre Noir?
Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Centaurus 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Centaurus and Ambre Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Cardamom, Heliotrope and Bourbon Vanilla.
Is Centaurus or Ambre Noir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ambre Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Centaurus is the stronger pick. Centaurus suits evening wear; Ambre Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Centaurus and Ambre Noir?
Centaurus has top notes of Cinnamon, Tobacco, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Heliotrope and Geranium, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Benzoin, Tolu Balsam and Tonka Bean. 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.
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