Fragrance comparison

Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber vs Statesman

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber

3.5016 votes

Rank #50,808 VanillaWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Statesman

Mirus Fine Fragrance

3.506 votes

Rank #53,588 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Statesman takes 2 of 3 categories.

Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber
Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Statesman
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber1/3

Statesman2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Statesman
Sillage & projection: Statesman
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Emma Heming-Willis Essence of AmberLR

StatesmanMirus Fine Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 20%Had 27%Want 53%

3.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 16%Had 16%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityStatesman

SillageStatesman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

amber74%

aromatic65%

sweet56%

citrus100%

woody90%

warm spicy80%

amber70%

aromatic60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Orange

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

LimeBergamotClovesJuniperOrange

Heart

Tolu BalsamCedarRose

Base

AmberSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Tonka Bean 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall25

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring67

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,808

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#53,588

PerfumerNeal Peters

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEmma Heming-Willis Essence of AmberHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber by LR is an oriental woody scent designed for women. It opens with a bright spark of bergamot that moves quickly into an orange-filled heart. The base rests on a comforting foundation of tonka bean, sandalwood, and patchouli. It works well for cooler days when you want a warm, invit…

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Statesman opens with a brisk mix of lime, bergamot, juniper and clove, then settles into smooth woods, amber and a touch of resinous sweetness. It reads dressed-up, classic and slightly old-school rather than casual. If you like spicy woody masculines with a barbershop edge and strong presence, this is an easy one to …

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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, Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber or Statesman?

Statesman takes 2 of 3 categories. Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber is rated 3.50/5 from 16 votes; Statesman is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Statesman for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber or Statesman?

Statesman lasts longest (Statesman 88/100, Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber or Statesman?

Statesman projects furthest (Statesman 75/100, Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber and Statesman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.

Is Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber or Statesman better for summer or winter?

Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber suits evening wear; Statesman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber and Statesman?

Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Orange, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Statesman has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Cloves and Juniper, heart notes of Tolu Balsam, Cedar and Rose, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud) and Tonka Bean.