Fragrance comparison

Fenix vs Amber Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 424 ratings analysed

Fenix

L'Arc

4.0426 votes

Rank #37,888 WoodyCitrus

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57%scent match

Closely related

Amber Oud

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.82398 votes

Rank #1,746 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Fenix
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Amber Oud
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Fenix3/7

Amber Oud3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FenixL'Arc

Amber OudAl Haramain Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

3.82/ 5 · 398 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

Category winnerFenixRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

19%Like

19%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

47%Love

28%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

356 votes

Category winnerAmber OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFenix

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value63

Category winnerAmber OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus90%

amber80%

warm spicy70%

musky60%

powdery50%

woody100%

amber90%

aromatic80%

fresh spicy70%

citrus60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, amber and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

OrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

SpicesAromatic Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

Woody NotesAmberMusk

Top

RosemaryCedarBergamotLemon

Heart

SpicesGuaiac Wood

Base

ResinsAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Spices, Amber and Musk. Durations are only published for Fenix, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer40

Fall100

Winter93

Day89

Night100

Spring54

Summer39

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFenixMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

Men34

Unisex46

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,888

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#1,746

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews77

Category winnerAmber OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fenix by L'Arc opens with an invigorating burst of sweet orange and tart lemon, immediately joined by warm culinary spices and gentle aromatic notes. Rather than smelling like sharp floor cleaner, the citrus feels round, juicy, and lightly candied, evoking the warm aroma of an artisan bakery counter in early autumn. A…

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Amber Oud opens with a brisk mix of lemon, bergamot, rosemary and dry woods, then settles into spicy cedar, resin and musk. On skin it often reads smoky, sweet, woody and powerful rather than airy. This is the kind of scent that tends to work best in cold weather and with a light hand. If you enjoy bold amber woods wi…

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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, Fenix or Amber Oud?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Fenix is rated 4.04/5 from 26 votes; Amber Oud is rated 3.82/5 from 398 votes. Choose Fenix for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Amber Oud for a woody and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Fenix or Amber Oud?

Fenix lasts longest (Fenix 84/100, Amber Oud 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fenix or Amber Oud?

Projection is very close: Fenix 71/100, Amber Oud 71/100 for sillage.

Do Fenix and Amber Oud smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Spices, Amber and Musk.

Is Fenix or Amber Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fenix is the stronger pick. For winter, Amber Oud is the stronger pick. Fenix suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fenix and Amber Oud?

Fenix has top notes of Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Spices and Aromatic Notes, a base of Woody Notes, Amber and Musk. Amber Oud has top notes of Rosemary, Cedar, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Spices and Guaiac Wood, a base of Resins, Amber and Musk.