Hansel vs Amber Suede
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Hansel takes 5 of 5 categories.
HanselChoose it for a oud and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Amber SuedeChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Hansel5/5
Amber Suede0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Hansel
- Sillage & projection
- Hansel
- Value for money
- Hansel
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Hansel
- Fragranxe ranking
- Hansel
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
HanselCriminal ElementsAmber SuedePrecious LiquidWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%
3.15/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
11%Like
11%Ok
11%Dislike
11%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
23%Love
8%Like
38%Ok
23%Dislike
8%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHansel
SillageHansel
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHanselBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothoud100%
amber90%
animalic80%
leather70%
warm spicy60%
balsamic50%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
musky84%
leather77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and leather
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
OudAmbergrisLeatherSpicesSaffron
No top / heart / base split published
Top20-30 mins
FrankincenseSuedeSaffronSpices
Heart2-4 hrs
PatchouliMuskOud
Base6-8+ hrs
Bourbon VetiverPink Pepper
Category winnerHanselLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer0
Fall50
Winter100
Day25
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall57
Winter100
Day40
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#45,836
PerfumerCorey Newcombe
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#69,617
PerfumerRichard Herpin
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerHanselHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHansel opens with a dry snap of saffron and warm kitchen spices before settling into a dark, worn leather jacket aroma. Australian indie house Criminal Elements spent two years refining this profile, pairing rich leather notes with smooth natural oud and salty ambergris rather than sugary amber base notes. The result …
Reviews →Amber Suede by Precious Liquid skips the harsh chemical blast common in modern leather scents. The opening brings smooth suede, dry saffron, and an airy puff of frankincense. It feels velvety right away. Warm spices and clean musk quickly balance the dark patchouli and subtle oud in the core. You will not smell like a…
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, Hansel or Amber Suede?
Hansel takes 5 of 5 categories. Hansel is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes; Amber Suede is rated 3.15/5 from 13 votes. Choose Hansel for a oud and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Amber Suede for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Hansel or Amber Suede?
Hansel lasts longest (Hansel 76/100, Amber Suede 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Hansel or Amber Suede?
Hansel projects furthest (Hansel 65/100, Amber Suede 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Hansel and Amber Suede smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and leather accords. Common notes include Oud, Spices and Saffron.
Is Hansel or Amber Suede better for summer or winter?
Hansel suits evening wear; Amber Suede suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Hansel and Amber Suede?
Hansel features Oud, Ambergris, Leather, Spices and Saffron. Amber Suede has top notes of Frankincense, Suede, Saffron and Spices, heart notes of Patchouli, Musk and Oud, a base of Bourbon Vetiver and Pink Pepper.
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