Fragrance comparison

Cobra Parfum vs Sensual Amber

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cobra Parfum

Beautimatic

3.7642 votes

Rank #32,127 Warm SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Sensual Amber

Marilyn Miglin

4.1712 votes

Rank #21,544 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cobra Parfum takes 3 of 5 categories.

Cobra Parfum
Choose it for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sensual Amber
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Cobra Parfum3/5

Sensual Amber2/5

Ratings & consensus: Sensual Amber
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cobra Parfum
Sillage & projection: Cobra Parfum
Value for money: Cobra Parfum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sensual Amber

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cobra ParfumBeautimatic

Sensual AmberMarilyn Miglin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 42%Had 39%Want 20%

4.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

Category winnerSensual AmberRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

36%Like

19%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

42 votes

33%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityCobra Parfum

SillageCobra Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value58

Category winnerCobra ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fruity92%

woody84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

warm spicy83%

smoky65%

balsamic48%

woody30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumPepperBlack CurrantCorianderPalisander RosewoodRaspberry

Heart

CloveCinnamonStar AniseLilyTuberoseJasmineVetiverRose

Base

SandalwoodPeru BalsamIncenseAmberMusk

Top15 to 30 minutes

Lavender

Heart1 to 2 hours

IncenseClove

Base3 to 5 hours

AmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesClove, Sandalwood, Incense and Amber. Durations are only published for Sensual Amber, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring21

Summer16

Fall100

Winter89

Day53

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,127

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,544

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerSensual AmberHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cobra Parfum opens with a punch of dark plum, black currant, and sharp black pepper that hits like vintage 1980s perfumery. As the top notes settle, clove, cinnamon, and star anise push forward alongside tuberose and jasmine. It creates a dense, warm spicy floral heart that feels heavy and unapologetic on skin. Sandal…

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Sensual Amber by Marilyn Miglin delivers a cozy, traditional amber profile built around warm resin and dry woods. The composition opens with clean, aromatic lavender before revealing a warm spicy heart of clove and fragrant incense. At its foundation, smooth amber pairs with dry sandalwood to create a gentle, balsamic…

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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, Cobra Parfum or Sensual Amber?

Cobra Parfum takes 3 of 5 categories. Cobra Parfum is rated 3.76/5 from 42 votes; Sensual Amber is rated 4.17/5 from 12 votes. Choose Cobra Parfum for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sensual Amber for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Cobra Parfum or Sensual Amber?

Cobra Parfum lasts longest (Cobra Parfum 74/100, Sensual Amber 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cobra Parfum or Sensual Amber?

Cobra Parfum projects furthest (Cobra Parfum 67/100, Sensual Amber 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cobra Parfum and Sensual Amber smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Clove, Sandalwood, Incense and Amber.

Is Cobra Parfum or Sensual Amber better for summer or winter?

Cobra Parfum suits evening wear; Sensual Amber suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cobra Parfum and Sensual Amber?

Cobra Parfum has top notes of Plum, Pepper, Black Currant and Coriander, heart notes of Clove, Cinnamon, Star Anise and Lily, a base of Sandalwood, Peru Balsam, Incense and Amber. Sensual Amber has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Incense and Clove, a base of Amber and Sandalwood.