Fragrance comparison

Embers 2012 vs Embers 2020

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 29 ratings analysed

Embers 2012

TRNP

3.4010 votes

Rank #54,474 AmberWoody

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86%scent match

Very similar

Embers 2020

TRNP

3.7919 votes

Rank #46,715 AmberRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Embers 2012
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Embers 2020
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Embers 20122/5

Embers 20202/5

Ratings & consensus: Embers 2020
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Embers 2012
Sillage & projection: Embers 2012
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Embers 2020

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Embers 2012TRNP

Embers 2020TRNP

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 59%Had 6%Want 35%

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 67%Had 11%Want 23%

Category winnerEmbers 2020Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

10%Like

40%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

37%Love

21%Like

26%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityEmbers 2012

SillageEmbers 2012

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody83%

rose65%

powdery48%

animalic30%

amber100%

rose83%

animalic65%

floral48%

powdery30%

Scent match86%Very similar · both amber, rose and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Calabrian bergamot

Heart

Damask Rose

Base

AmberSandalwood

Top

Calabrian bergamot

Heart

Damask Rose

Base

AmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Damask Rose, Amber and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring43

Summer0

Fall86

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,474

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#46,715

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEmbers 2020Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Calabrian bergamot opens Embers 2012 with a quiet, flash-in-the-pan brightness before handing control to a soft Damask rose. As the floral impression warms on skin, a resinous amber base takes over, padded by dry sandalwood. The profile sits close to the body, giving off a cozy skin-scent warmth that suits quiet indoo…

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TRNP Embers 2020 opens with a brief flare of Calabrian bergamot that clears quickly to reveal a dark, botanical core. Damask rose takes center stage during the initial half hour, wrapped in thick resins and raw woody warmth. As the top notes fade, rich amber and creamy sandalwood dominate the skin feel. The compositio…

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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, Embers 2012 or Embers 2020?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Embers 2012 is rated 3.40/5 from 10 votes; Embers 2020 is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes. Choose Embers 2012 for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Embers 2020 for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Embers 2012 or Embers 2020?

Embers 2012 lasts longest (Embers 2012 73/100, Embers 2020 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Embers 2012 or Embers 2020?

Embers 2012 projects furthest (Embers 2012 67/100, Embers 2020 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Embers 2012 and Embers 2020 smell similar?

Very similar: a 86% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, rose and animalic accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Damask Rose, Amber and Sandalwood.

Is Embers 2012 or Embers 2020 better for summer or winter?

Embers 2012 suits day or night wear; Embers 2020 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Embers 2012 and Embers 2020?

Embers 2012 has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Damask Rose, a base of Amber and Sandalwood. Embers 2020 has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Damask Rose, a base of Amber and Sandalwood.