Fragrance comparison

Dạ Yến vs Ambre Noir

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

Dạ Yến

Maison de Nguyễn

4.2025 votes

Rank #35,245 GreenHerbal

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3%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ambre Noir

Jinkoh Store

4.5636 votes

Rank #7,372 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Noir takes 5 of 7 categories.

Dạ Yến
Choose it for a green and herbal character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ambre Noir
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Dạ Yến2/7

Ambre Noir5/7

Ratings & consensus: Ambre Noir
Community sentiment: Ambre Noir
Longevity: Ambre Noir
Sillage & projection: Ambre Noir
Value for money: Dạ Yến
Versatility: Dạ Yến
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ambre Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dạ YếnMaison de Nguyễn

Ambre NoirJinkoh Store

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 10%Had 2%Want 89%

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

72%Love

8%Like

4%Ok

0%Dislike

16%Hate

25 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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Noir

SillageAmbre Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value53

Category winnerDạ YếnBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

green100%

herbal92%

savory84%

fresh spicy77%

lactonic69%

fresh61%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

sweet83%

balsamic74%

fruity65%

woody56%

Scent match3%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GinsengJiuniang (Sweet Fermented Rice Wine)CinnamonLychee

Heart

RiceTapiocaGingerCakeLotus

Base

Peru BalsamSandalwoodVetiver

Top

CloveHeliotropeCinnamonBergamotCardamomBark

Heart

ApricotPlumDried PlumCarnationPowdery NotesRoseDried FruitsDates

Base

Peru BalsamAmberMyrrhAmbergrisMuskVanillaOpoponaxSpanish Labdanum

InformationalShared notesCinnamon and Peru Balsam. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer36

Fall100

Winter91

Day44

Night100

Spring35

Summer20

Fall90

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerDạ YếnMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

Men30

Unisex61

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,245

PerfumerNguyen Do

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#7,372

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerAmbre NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dạ Yến by Maison de Nguyễn captures the spirit of a historic Vietnamese royal banquet. The scent opens with a sharp kick of fresh ginseng and sweet fermented rice wine, then shifts into a comforting blend of warm rice and ginger cake. It settles into a woody base of sandalwood and earthy vetiver, creating an unusual s…

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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, Dạ Yến or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir takes 5 of 7 categories. Dạ Yến is rated 4.20/5 from 25 votes; Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes. Choose Dạ Yến for a green and herbal character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, 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, Dạ Yến or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 91/100, Dạ Yến 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dạ Yến or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Dạ Yến 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dạ Yến and Ambre Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 3% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Cinnamon and Peru Balsam.

Is Dạ Yến or Ambre Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dạ Yến is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambre Noir is the stronger pick. Dạ Yến suits evening wear; Ambre Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dạ Yến and Ambre Noir?

Dạ Yến has top notes of Ginseng, Jiuniang (Sweet Fermented Rice Wine), Cinnamon and Lychee, heart notes of Rice, Tapioca, Ginger and Cake, a base of Peru Balsam, Sandalwood and Vetiver. 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.