Fragrance comparison

Cursed vs AmbeRum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 160 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cursed

Bruno Perrucci Parfums

4.0876 votes

Rank #13,784 NuttyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

AmbeRum

Bruno Perrucci Parfums

4.2984 votes

Rank #7,368 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cursed takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cursed
Choose it for a nutty and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
AmbeRum
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cursed4/7

AmbeRum3/7

Ratings & consensus: AmbeRum
Community sentiment: AmbeRum
Longevity: Cursed
Sillage & projection: Cursed
Value for money: Cursed
Versatility: Cursed
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: AmbeRum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CursedBruno Perrucci Parfums

AmbeRumBruno Perrucci Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 22%Had 6%Want 72%

4.29/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerAmbeRumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

17%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

8%Hate

76 votes

63%Love

18%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

6%Hate

84 votes

Category winnerAmbeRumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityCursed

SillageCursed

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value57

Category winnerCursedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

nutty100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

sweet69%

cacao61%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

woody83%

vanilla74%

sweet65%

balsamic56%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HazelnutcannabisBergamotLemon

Heart

CacaoCaramelCinnamonWalnutTobaccoPimento

Base

RumPeru BalsamMyrrhBenzoinBrazil nutVanilla PodMacadamiaCashew

Top

RumCinnamonClovesOlibanumCaraway

Heart

TobaccoVanilla AbsoluteMyrrhButterAmyris

Base

AmberLabdanumBenzoinWoodsy NotesTonka BeanPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Tobacco, Rum and Myrrh. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer23

Fall91

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Spring30

Summer18

Fall100

Winter93

Day54

Night100

Category winnerCursedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex81

Women12

Men42

Unisex50

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,784

PerfumerBruno Perrucci

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#7,368

PerfumerBruno Perrucci

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerAmbeRumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bruno Perrucci Parfums Cursed is a nutty, woody unisex fragrance built around a thick contrast of cannabis, hazelnut, and dark cacao. Ideal for chilly autumn evenings, it wraps the wearer in a dense, spicy warmth that balances green herbal top notes with a heavy resinous base. It fits those seeking a cozy, unconventio…

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Bruno Perrucci Parfums AmbeRum is a rich unisex perfume launched in 2022. It wraps a warm amber core in realistic dark rum, spicy cinnamon, and dry tobacco. Ideal for cold autumn nights, it delivers a cozy, smoky atmosphere that hugs the skin for hours without turning synthetic.

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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, Cursed or AmbeRum?

Cursed takes 4 of 7 categories. Cursed is rated 4.08/5 from 76 votes; AmbeRum is rated 4.29/5 from 84 votes. Choose Cursed for a nutty and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose AmbeRum for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cursed or AmbeRum?

They last about the same: Cursed 76/100, AmbeRum 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cursed or AmbeRum?

Projection is very close: Cursed 67/100, AmbeRum 66/100 for sillage.

Do Cursed and AmbeRum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Tobacco, Rum and Myrrh.

Is Cursed or AmbeRum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cursed is the stronger pick. For winter, Cursed is the stronger pick. Cursed suits evening wear; AmbeRum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cursed and AmbeRum?

Cursed has top notes of Hazelnut, cannabis, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Cacao, Caramel, Cinnamon and Walnut, a base of Rum, Peru Balsam, Myrrh and Benzoin. AmbeRum has top notes of Rum, Cinnamon, Cloves and Olibanum, heart notes of Tobacco, Vanilla Absolute, Myrrh and Butter, a base of Amber, Labdanum, Benzoin and Woodsy Notes.