Existence vs Quintessentially Amber
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Sultan Pasha Perfumes
Rank #3,124 AmberWarm Spicy
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Quintessentially Amber takes 6 of 7 categories.
ExistenceChoose it for a amber and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Quintessentially AmberChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Existence1/7
Quintessentially Amber6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Quintessentially Amber
- Community sentiment
- Quintessentially Amber
- Longevity
- Quintessentially Amber
- Sillage & projection
- Quintessentially Amber
- Value for money
- Quintessentially Amber
- Versatility
- Quintessentially Amber
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Existence
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ExistenceAmouageQuintessentially AmberSultan Pasha PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 893 votes
Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%
4.32/ 5 · 96 votes
Have 23%Had 5%Want 73%
Category winnerQuintessentially AmberRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
24%Like
15%Ok
11%Dislike
8%Hate
893 votes
66%Love
17%Like
12%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
41 votes
Category winnerQuintessentially AmberMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityQuintessentially Amber
SillageQuintessentially Amber
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerQuintessentially AmberBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
fresh92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
rose69%
musky61%
amber100%
warm spicy83%
animalic65%
woody48%
powdery30%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesLily of the ValleyRose
Heart
FrankincenseMystikalLabdanum
Base
White MuskBenzoinAmbergris
Top
SpicesAldehydesCitrus
Heart
AmberRoseLabdanumBenzoinStyrax
Base
AmbergrisMuskPatchouliVetiverVanillaSandalwood
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Rose, Labdanum and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer78
Fall0
Winter46
Day–
Night–
Spring37
Summer42
Fall89
Winter100
Day100
Night94
Category winnerQuintessentially AmberMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,672
PerfumerQuentin Bisch
Launched—
Reviews138
Overall rank#3,124
PerfumerChristian Carbonnel, Sultan Pasha
Launched—
Reviews37
Category winnerExistenceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmouage Existence presents a startling shift in the brand's direction, pairing a crisp bouquet of aldehydes and lily of the valley against Omani frankincense. Quentin Bisch drafts a clean, mineral, and soapy floral profile that stays remarkably potent. It suits those seeking an airy yet resinous daily signature for mi…
Reviews →Quintessentially Amber by Sultan Pasha Perfumes explores the resinous depths of the amber genre. Opening with spicy aldehydes and citrus, it moves into a warm, labdanum-rich heart. This unisex composition relies on a base of ambergris and vanilla to create a lasting presence, ideal for cool autumn evenings or winter f…
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, Existence or Quintessentially Amber?
Quintessentially Amber takes 6 of 7 categories. Existence is rated 3.82/5 from 893 votes; Quintessentially Amber is rated 4.32/5 from 96 votes. Choose Existence for a amber and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Quintessentially Amber for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Existence or Quintessentially Amber?
Quintessentially Amber lasts longest (Quintessentially Amber 88/100, Existence 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Existence or Quintessentially Amber?
Quintessentially Amber projects furthest (Quintessentially Amber 76/100, Existence 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Existence and Quintessentially Amber smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Rose, Labdanum and Benzoin.
Is Existence or Quintessentially Amber better for summer or winter?
For summer, Existence is the stronger pick. For winter, Quintessentially Amber is the stronger pick. Quintessentially Amber suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Existence and Quintessentially Amber?
Existence has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily of the Valley and Rose, heart notes of Frankincense, Mystikal and Labdanum, a base of White Musk, Benzoin and Ambergris. Quintessentially Amber has top notes of Spices, Aldehydes and Citrus, heart notes of Amber, Rose, Labdanum and Benzoin, a base of Ambergris, Musk, Patchouli and Vetiver.
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