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Deep Incense vs Ambre Noir

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

Updated 36 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Deep Incense

    Choose it for a amber and soft spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

  • Ambre Noir

    Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Deep Incense1/4
Ambre Noir3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Ambre Noir
Sillage & projection
Ambre Noir
Value for money
Deep Incense
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
Deep IncenseHawk Perfumes
Ambre NoirJinkoh Store
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 9%Had 5%Want 86%
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

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
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hateN/A
⏱ Longevity91
〰 Sillage80
♥ Love / hate89
Category winners

LongevityAmbre Noir

SillageAmbre Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value53
Category winnerDeep IncenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
soft spicy88%
warm spicy77%
balsamic65%
aromatic53%
vanilla42%
amber100%
warm spicy91%
sweet83%
balsamic74%
fruity65%
woody56%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Pink PepperOsmanthusBergamotApricot
Heart
Clary SageCinnamonIncenseDavana
Base
AmberBenzoinPeru BalsamSandalwoodVanilla
Top
CloveHeliotropeCinnamonBergamotCardamomBark
Heart
ApricotPlumDried PlumCarnationPowdery NotesRoseDried FruitsDates
Base
Peru BalsamAmberMyrrhAmbergrisMuskVanillaOpoponaxSpanish Labdanum
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apricot, Cinnamon and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring35
Summer20
Fall90
Winter100
Day63
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men30
Unisex61
Women9
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,694

PerfumerGuillaume Cresp

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerAmbre NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Deep Incense by Hawk Perfumes takes the mystery out of resinous perfumes by serving up a smooth, friendly blend of sweet fruit, kitchen spices, and warm sap woods. It opens with a juicy splash of ripe apricot and bright bergamot dusted with a pinch of pink pepper. As it settles, smoky incense mixes with cozy cinnamon,…

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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 lasts longer, Deep Incense or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 91/100, Deep Incense 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Deep Incense or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Deep Incense 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Deep Incense and Ambre Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apricot, Cinnamon and Amber.

Is Deep Incense or Ambre Noir better for summer or winter?

Deep Incense suits day or night wear; Ambre Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Deep Incense and Ambre Noir?

Deep Incense has top notes of Pink Pepper, Osmanthus, Bergamot and Apricot, heart notes of Clary Sage, Cinnamon, Incense and Davana, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Peru Balsam and Sandalwood. 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.

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