Fragrance comparison

Harrods Amber vs Stunningly Venice

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 436 ratings analysed

5 wins

Harrods Amber

Bond No 9

4.1952 votes

Rank #28,151 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Stunningly Venice

Zara

3.71384 votes

Rank #12,739 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Harrods Amber takes 5 of 7 categories.

Harrods Amber
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Stunningly Venice
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Harrods Amber5/7

Stunningly Venice2/7

Ratings & consensus: Harrods Amber
Community sentiment: Harrods Amber
Longevity: Harrods Amber
Sillage & projection: Harrods Amber
Value for money: Stunningly Venice
Versatility: Harrods Amber
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Stunningly Venice

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Harrods AmberBond No 9

Stunningly VeniceZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 27%Had 12%Want 61%

3.71/ 5 · 384 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerHarrods AmberRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

42%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

52 votes

15%Love

52%Like

23%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

384 votes

Category winnerHarrods AmberMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityHarrods Amber

SillageHarrods Amber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value72

Category winnerStunningly VeniceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

floral77%

powdery69%

woody61%

fruity100%

sweet91%

citrus83%

amber74%

fresh65%

sour56%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronNutmegBergamotPepper

Heart

JasmineOsmanthusRose

Base

BenzoinAmberMyrhhMuskSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Red Berries

Base

Myrhh

InformationalShared notesBergamot and Myrhh. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer38

Fall94

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHarrods AmberMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men3

Unisex30

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,151

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,739

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews51

Category winnerStunningly VeniceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Harrods Amber opens with saffron, nutmeg, pepper and bergamot, then settles into a smoother floral amber with rose, jasmine and a touch of oud. On skin it can read warm, spicy and slightly boozy, more like polished ambered woods than a syrupy amber bomb. It suits shoppers who enjoy rich oriental styles with presence. …

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Zara Stunningly Venice opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and sour red berries before resting into a faint myrrh base. Designed by Jo Malone in 2021, this fruity citrus splash delivers a crisp, soapy aura for casual warm spring days. It stays close to the skin, offering an easy reach after a morning shower.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Harrods Amber or Stunningly Venice?

Harrods Amber takes 5 of 7 categories. Harrods Amber is rated 4.19/5 from 52 votes; Stunningly Venice is rated 3.71/5 from 384 votes. Choose Harrods Amber for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Stunningly Venice for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Harrods Amber or Stunningly Venice?

Harrods Amber lasts longest (Harrods Amber 76/100, Stunningly Venice 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Harrods Amber or Stunningly Venice?

Harrods Amber projects furthest (Harrods Amber 77/100, Stunningly Venice 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Harrods Amber and Stunningly Venice smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot and Myrhh.

Is Harrods Amber or Stunningly Venice better for summer or winter?

For summer, Harrods Amber is the stronger pick. For winter, Harrods Amber is the stronger pick. Harrods Amber suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Harrods Amber and Stunningly Venice?

Harrods Amber has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Osmanthus and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Myrhh and Musk. Stunningly Venice has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Red Berries, a base of Myrhh.