Dover vs Ambre Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ambre Noir takes 4 of 5 categories.
DoverChoose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ambre NoirChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Dover1/5
Ambre Noir4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Ambre Noir
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ambre Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Ambre Noir
- Value for money
- Dover
- 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
DoverLuxury BlendAmbre NoirJinkoh StoreWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 48%Had 10%Want 43%
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 hate64%Love
9%Like
0%Ok
9%Dislike
18%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
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
Category winners
LongevityAmbre Noir
SillageAmbre Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDoverBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
sweet92%
caramel84%
lavender77%
amber69%
tobacco61%
amber100%
warm spicy91%
sweet83%
balsamic74%
fruity65%
woody56%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both sweet and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CinnamonRaspberryCardamomLemonSweet OrangePassionfruitSolar NotesBergamot
Heart
LavenderAmberClary SageCashmere WoodRoseTonka BeanHeliotrope
Base
CaramelTobaccoSuedeVanillaMuskPatchouliCedar
Top
CloveHeliotropeCinnamonBergamotCardamomBark
Heart
ApricotPlumDried PlumCarnationPowdery NotesRoseDried FruitsDates
Base
Peru BalsamAmberMyrrhAmbergrisMuskVanillaOpoponaxSpanish Labdanum
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Cardamom, Bergamot 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 seasonSpring75
Summer50
Fall63
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Spring35
Summer20
Fall90
Winter100
Day63
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#58,167
PerfumerLucas Sieuzac
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#7,716
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerAmbre NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDover opens with a bright hit of raspberry, passionfruit and citrus, quickly warmed by cardamom, cinnamon and a smooth lavender amber heart. It reads sweet, aromatic and slightly spiced rather than fresh. As it settles, caramel, vanilla, tobacco and suede give it a plush, warm finish with noticeable presence. It suits…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Dover or Ambre Noir?
Ambre Noir takes 4 of 5 categories. Dover is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes; Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes. Choose Dover for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. 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, Dover or Ambre Noir?
Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 91/100, Dover 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dover or Ambre Noir?
Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Dover 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dover and Ambre Noir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Cardamom, Bergamot and Amber.
Is Dover or Ambre Noir better for summer or winter?
Dover suits evening wear; Ambre Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dover and Ambre Noir?
Dover has top notes of Cinnamon, Raspberry, Cardamom and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Amber, Clary Sage and Cashmere Wood, a base of Caramel, Tobacco, Suede and Vanilla. 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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