Fragrance comparison

Gold Noir vs Ambre Noir

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 200 ratings analysed

Gold Noir

Majouri

4.13164 votes

Rank #11,125 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Ambre Noir

Jinkoh Store

4.5636 votes

Rank #7,570 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.

Gold Noir
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ambre Noir
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Gold Noir1/7

Ambre Noir6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gold NoirMajouri

Ambre NoirJinkoh Store

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 164 votes

Have 34%Had 12%Want 54%

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

45%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

164 votes

61%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerAmbre NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Noir

SillageAmbre Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value53

Category winnerGold NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

cinnamon77%

woody69%

powdery61%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

sweet83%

balsamic74%

fruity65%

woody56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CinnamonWhite WoodsHeliotrope

Heart3 to 4 hours

AmberPlumLeather

Base4 to 6 hours

VanillaTonka BeanPatchouli

Top

CloveHeliotropeCinnamonBergamotCardamomBark

Heart

ApricotPlumDried PlumCarnationPowdery NotesRoseDried FruitsDates

Base

Peru BalsamAmberMyrrhAmbergrisMuskVanillaOpoponaxSpanish Labdanum

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Heliotrope, Amber and Plum. Durations are only published for Gold Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer8

Fall98

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Spring35

Summer20

Fall90

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerAmbre NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex50

Women28

Men30

Unisex61

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,125

PerfumerCyrill Roland

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#7,570

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerAmbre NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gold Noir by Majouri is a warm oriental woody fragrance centered on sweet vanilla and rich amber. It opens with an immediate dusting of spicy cinnamon, supported by clean white woods and the soft, almond-like powder of heliotrope. As the opening settles, a juicy plum note emerges alongside deep amber and a noticeable …

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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, Gold Noir or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Gold Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 164 votes; Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes. Choose Gold Noir for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ambre Noir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gold Noir or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 91/100, Gold Noir 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gold Noir or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Gold Noir 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold Noir and Ambre Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Heliotrope, Amber and Plum.

Is Gold Noir or Ambre Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ambre Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Gold Noir is the stronger pick. Gold Noir suits evening wear; Ambre Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gold Noir and Ambre Noir?

Gold Noir has top notes of Cinnamon, White Woods and Heliotrope, heart notes of Amber, Plum and Leather, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. 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.