Fragrance comparison

Evolution High Level vs Amber Oud

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

Evolution High Level

Sergio Nero

4.001 votes

Rank #65,141 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Amber Oud

Mauzan

5.001 votes

Rank #49,251 PowderyRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber Oud takes 3 of 4 categories.

Evolution High Level
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Amber Oud
Choose it for a powdery and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Evolution High Level1/4

Amber Oud3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amber Oud
Sillage & projection: Amber Oud
Value for money: Evolution High Level
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amber Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Evolution High LevelSergio Nero

Amber OudMauzan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 14%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAmber Oud

SillageAmber Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEvolution High LevelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

warm spicy91%

powdery83%

woody74%

sweet65%

herbal56%

powdery100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

violet61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both powdery, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronTangerine

Heart

ImmortelleVioletOsmanthus

Base

OudSandalwoodMusk

Top

RaspberrySaffron

Heart

GeraniumVioletRose

Base

SandalwoodAmberMuskOudPowdery Notes

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Violet, Oud 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,141

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,251

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmber OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Evolution High Level by Sergio Nero is a woody spicy scent that balances the sharpness of saffron with the dry, golden warmth of immortelle. It leans into a sturdy base of oud and sandalwood, making it a reliable choice for men who prefer an assertive, dry fragrance. Best for daily office wear when you want something …

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Amber Oud by Mauzan is a powdery rose and saffron scent with a fruity raspberry opening and a soft oud-amber base. It starts sweet and lightly spiced, then settles into a floral, musky dry-down that feels smoother than smoky. This looks best suited to shoppers who like modern oriental florals with visible powder, gent…

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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, Evolution High Level or Amber Oud?

Amber Oud takes 3 of 4 categories. Evolution High Level is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Amber Oud is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Evolution High Level for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Amber Oud for a powdery and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Evolution High Level or Amber Oud?

Amber Oud lasts longest (Amber Oud 80/100, Evolution High Level 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Evolution High Level or Amber Oud?

Amber Oud projects furthest (Amber Oud 75/100, Evolution High Level 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Evolution High Level and Amber Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Violet, Oud and Sandalwood.

Is Evolution High Level or Amber Oud better for summer or winter?

Evolution High Level suits day or night wear; Amber Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Evolution High Level and Amber Oud?

Evolution High Level has top notes of Saffron and Tangerine, heart notes of Immortelle, Violet and Osmanthus, a base of Oud, Sandalwood and Musk. Amber Oud has top notes of Raspberry and Saffron, heart notes of Geranium, Violet and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Musk and Oud.