Fragrance comparison

Error 412 vs Royal Amber

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Error 412

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #46,768 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Royal Amber

RoseMary

4.754 votes

Rank #31,917 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Royal Amber takes 3 of 4 categories.

Error 412
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Royal Amber
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Error 4120/4

Royal Amber3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Error 412The Dua Brand

Royal AmberRoseMary

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 13%Had 13%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityRoyal Amber

SillageRoyal Amber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus91%

fresh spicy83%

green74%

musky65%

woody56%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeWhite MuskBergamotGeraniumVetiverMint

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CitronMandarin OrangeCardamomGingerMint

Heart

Tonka BeanGeraniumPepperWhite WoodPatchouliVetiver

Base

AmberMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Geranium, Vetiver and Mint. Durations are only published for Error 412, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,917

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerRoyal AmberHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Error 412 by The Dua Brand delivers an immediate blast of crisp bergamot and sweet mandarin orange. This bright citrus start quickly meets a refreshing wave of cool mint and sharp green geranium, giving the blend an energetic, aromatic core. As the lively opening settles, earthy vetiver and soft white musk anchor the …

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RoseMary Royal Amber opens with a sharp burst of citron, ginger, and cool mint before settling into a warm amber core. Cardamom and pepper bring a dry spice that prevents the resinous base from turning overly sweet. White woods and patchouli steady the dry-down. It suits crisp autumn evenings when you want a rich ambe…

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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, Error 412 or Royal Amber?

Royal Amber takes 3 of 4 categories. Error 412 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Royal Amber is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Error 412 for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Royal Amber for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Error 412 or Royal Amber?

Royal Amber lasts longest (Royal Amber 80/100, Error 412 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Error 412 or Royal Amber?

Royal Amber projects furthest (Royal Amber 82/100, Error 412 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Error 412 and Royal Amber smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Geranium, Vetiver and Mint.

Is Error 412 or Royal Amber better for summer or winter?

Error 412 suits daytime wear; Royal Amber suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Error 412 and Royal Amber?

Error 412 features Mandarin Orange, White Musk, Bergamot, Geranium and Vetiver. Royal Amber has top notes of Citron, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Geranium, Pepper and White Wood, a base of Amber and Musk.