Fragrance comparison

Chapter 32 vs Ambre Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 38 ratings analysed

Chapter 32

Aíam

3.502 votes

Rank #63,149 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ambre Noir

Jinkoh Store

4.5636 votes

Rank #7,717 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Noir takes 4 of 4 categories.

Chapter 32
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Ambre Noir
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Chapter 320/4

Ambre Noir4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ambre Noir
Sillage & projection: Ambre Noir
Value for money: Ambre Noir
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

Chapter 32Aíam

Ambre NoirJinkoh Store

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%

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

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Noir

SillageAmbre Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value53

Category winnerAmbre NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

woody84%

musky77%

amber69%

powdery61%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

sweet83%

balsamic74%

fruity65%

woody56%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green AppleBergamot

Heart

Cashmere WoodJasmineApricotOrange

Base

CedarwoodAmberMuskPlum

Top

CloveHeliotropeCinnamonBergamotCardamomBark

Heart

ApricotPlumDried PlumCarnationPowdery NotesRoseDried FruitsDates

Base

Peru BalsamAmberMyrrhAmbergrisMuskVanillaOpoponaxSpanish Labdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apricot, Amber 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

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring35

Summer20

Fall90

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men30

Unisex61

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,149

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#7,717

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerAmbre NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chapter 32 smells like a clean, fruity floral wrapped in soft soap and musk. Green apple and bergamot give it a bright start, then jasmine, apricot, and cashmere wood smooth it into something airy, polished, and gently sweet. It appears to wear close to the skin and may suit people who want an elegant everyday scent r…

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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, Chapter 32 or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir takes 4 of 4 categories. Chapter 32 is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes. Choose Chapter 32 for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Ambre Noir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chapter 32 or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 91/100, Chapter 32 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chapter 32 or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Chapter 32 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chapter 32 and Ambre Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apricot, Amber and Musk.

Is Chapter 32 or Ambre Noir better for summer or winter?

Chapter 32 suits day or night wear; Ambre Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chapter 32 and Ambre Noir?

Chapter 32 has top notes of Green Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Jasmine, Apricot and Orange, a base of Cedarwood, Amber, Musk and Plum. 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.