Fragrance comparison

Dilsinho vs Zaad Amber

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

Dilsinho

Payot

3.805 votes

Rank #63,471 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Zaad Amber

O Boticário

4.3730 votes

Rank #37,005 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zaad Amber takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dilsinho
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Zaad Amber
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dilsinho1/4

Zaad Amber3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DilsinhoPayot

Zaad AmberO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

4.37/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 22%Had 32%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

0%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

57%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityZaad Amber

SillageZaad Amber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDilsinhoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomLavenderLemonNeroliPepper

Heart

IrisVioletGeranium

Base

PatchouliAmberCedar

Top

Red AppleCardamomPepperMandarin Orange

Heart

AmberIrisGeraniumBasilLavender

Base

IncenseHinoki WoodPatchouliFrench labdanum

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lavender, Pepper and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night100

Spring30

Summer10

Fall100

Winter100

Day23

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex17

Women17

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,471

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,005

PerfumerJean-Charles Niel, Marion Costero

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZaad AmberHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dilsinho opens with a lively mix of cardamom, pepper, lemon and neroli, then settles into a cleaner floral heart of iris, violet and geranium. It reads fresh, aromatic and softly powdery rather than heavy. The cedar, patchouli and amber base gives it a dry woody finish with some warmth. For shoppers, this looks like a…

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Zaad Amber by O Boticário is a warm, resinous oriental fragrance for men that balances crisp fruit with rich woods. The first spray delivers juicy red apple, sweet mandarin orange, and a dusting of crushed cardamom and black pepper. As the bright fruit settles, powdery iris, clean lavender, and sweet golden amber emer…

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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, Dilsinho or Zaad Amber?

Zaad Amber takes 3 of 4 categories. Dilsinho is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Zaad Amber is rated 4.37/5 from 30 votes. Choose Dilsinho for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Zaad Amber for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dilsinho or Zaad Amber?

Zaad Amber lasts longest (Zaad Amber 65/100, Dilsinho 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dilsinho or Zaad Amber?

Zaad Amber projects furthest (Zaad Amber 62/100, Dilsinho 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dilsinho and Zaad Amber smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lavender, Pepper and Iris.

Is Dilsinho or Zaad Amber better for summer or winter?

Dilsinho suits day or night wear; Zaad Amber suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dilsinho and Zaad Amber?

Dilsinho has top notes of Cardamom, Lavender, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Iris, Violet and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Cedar. Zaad Amber has top notes of Red Apple, Cardamom, Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Amber, Iris, Geranium and Basil, a base of Incense, Hinoki Wood, Patchouli and French labdanum.