Fragrance comparison

Francesca vs Ambre Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 47 ratings analysed

Francesca

Mazzolari

4.5311 votes

Rank #17,103 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ambre Noir

Jinkoh Store

4.5636 votes

Rank #7,716 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Noir takes 4 of 5 categories.

Francesca
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ambre Noir
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Francesca1/5

Ambre Noir4/5

Ratings & consensus: Ambre Noir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ambre Noir
Sillage & projection: Ambre Noir
Value for money: Francesca
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ambre Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FrancescaMazzolari

Ambre NoirJinkoh Store

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.53/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 63%Had 0%Want 37%

4.56/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 28%Had 13%Want 60%

Category winnerAmbre NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

61%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Noir

SillageAmbre Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value53

Category winnerFrancescaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

vanilla90%

powdery80%

aromatic70%

amber60%

warm spicy50%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

sweet83%

balsamic74%

fruity65%

woody56%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotGrapefruitCardamomSea Notes

Heart

HeliotropeGeraniumSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver

Base

VanillaTonka BeanAmberPowdery NotesWhite Musk

Top

CloveHeliotropeCinnamonBergamotCardamomBark

Heart

ApricotPlumDried PlumCarnationPowdery NotesRoseDried FruitsDates

Base

Peru BalsamAmberMyrrhAmbergrisMuskVanillaOpoponaxSpanish Labdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Heliotrope and Vanilla. 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

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Spring35

Summer20

Fall90

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men30

Unisex61

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,103

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#7,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerAmbre NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Francesca by Mazzolari opens with bright citrus and a salty sea breeze before turning softer, sweeter, and more powdery on skin. The vanilla, tonka, amber, and white musk give it warmth, while cardamom, geranium, vetiver, and patchouli keep the sweetness from feeling completely gourmand. It suits someone who wants a …

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Ambre Noir by Jinkoh Store opens with a dark, mouthwatering rush of simmered plum jam, spicy clove, and warm cinnamon. Rather than smelling like a dusty spice cabinet, the top notes sparkle with zesty bergamot and a velvety, almond-like heliotrope petal texture. As the fragrance warms on your skin, a feast of sticky d…

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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, Francesca or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir takes 4 of 5 categories. Francesca is rated 4.53/5 from 11 votes; Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes. Choose Francesca for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ambre Noir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Francesca or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 91/100, Francesca 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Francesca or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Francesca 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Francesca and Ambre Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Heliotrope and Vanilla.

Is Francesca or Ambre Noir better for summer or winter?

Francesca suits daytime wear; Ambre Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Francesca and Ambre Noir?

Francesca has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Cardamom, heart notes of Heliotrope, Geranium, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber and Powdery Notes. Ambre Noir has top notes of Clove, Heliotrope, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Apricot, Plum, Dried Plum and Carnation, a base of Peru Balsam, Amber, Myrrh and Ambergris.