Fragrance comparison

Cy vs Ambre Noir

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

Zanini

3.9516 votes

Rank #18,236 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ambre Noir

Jinkoh Store

4.5636 votes

Rank #7,040 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Noir takes 4 of 4 categories.

Cy
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character.
Ambre Noir
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cy0/4

Ambre Noir4/4

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

CyZanini

Ambre NoirJinkoh Store

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 0%Had 20%Want 80%

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 hate

Not enough votes yet

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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Noir

SillageAmbre Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value53

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy90%

aromatic80%

floral70%

fresh spicy60%

amber50%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

sweet83%

balsamic74%

fruity65%

woody56%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Carnation leavesCarnationCedarwoodGentianaCabreuvaDianthusAmbretteCypressMimosaPepperAmyrisMyrrh

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CloveHeliotropeCinnamonBergamotCardamomBark

Heart

ApricotPlumDried PlumCarnationPowdery NotesRoseDried FruitsDates

Base

Peru BalsamAmberMyrrhAmbergrisMuskVanillaOpoponaxSpanish Labdanum

InformationalShared notesCarnation 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

No season votes yet

Spring35

Summer20

Fall90

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men30

Unisex61

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,236

PerfumerPhilippo Zanini

Launched—

Reviews49

Overall rank#7,040

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerAmbre NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cy by Zanini is an oriental spicy fragrance built around a dry, green carnation theme. It wears with a rustic, clay-like warmth that feels grounded and artistic. Ideal for autumn afternoons, it balances peppery heat with quiet, balsamic resins.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cy or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir takes 4 of 4 categories. Cy is rated 3.95/5 from 16 votes; Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes. Choose Cy for a woody and warm spicy character. Choose Ambre Noir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cy or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 91/100, Cy 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cy or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Cy 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cy and Ambre Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Carnation and Myrrh.

Is Cy or Ambre Noir better for summer or winter?

Ambre Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cy and Ambre Noir?

Cy features Carnation leaves, Carnation, Cedarwood, Gentiana and Cabreuva. 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.