Fragrance comparison

Hypnotic vs Ambre Noir

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 37 ratings analysed

Hypnotic

Armaf

5.001 votes

Rank #51,629 White FloralCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Ambre Noir

Jinkoh Store

4.5636 votes

Rank #7,699 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Noir takes 2 of 3 categories.

Hypnotic
Choose it for a white floral and cherry character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Ambre Noir
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Hypnotic1/3

Ambre Noir2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Ambre Noir
Value for money: Hypnotic
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

HypnoticArmaf

Ambre NoirJinkoh Store

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 29%Had 3%Want 68%

4.56/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 28%Had 13%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageAmbre Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value53

Category winnerHypnoticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

cherry92%

fresh84%

warm spicy77%

rose69%

woody61%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

sweet83%

balsamic74%

fruity65%

woody56%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CherryCloveRaspberryBergamot

Heart

Lily of the ValleyRoseJasmine

Base

SandalwoodVanillaAmberVetiverMusk

Top

CloveHeliotropeCinnamonBergamotCardamomBark

Heart

ApricotPlumDried PlumCarnationPowdery NotesRoseDried FruitsDates

Base

Peru BalsamAmberMyrrhAmbergrisMuskVanillaOpoponaxSpanish Labdanum

InformationalShared notesClove, Bergamot, Rose 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

Spring0

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

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#51,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,699

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerAmbre NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Hypnotic starts with a sweet blast of dark cherry and raspberry, spiked with clove. As it sits on the skin, the initial fruity splash quietens down. A clean, soapy lily of the valley and classic rose emerge, adding a distinct floral texture. The base grounds the blend with warm sandalwood, sweet vanilla, and dry…

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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, Hypnotic or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir takes 2 of 3 categories. Hypnotic is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes. Choose Hypnotic for a white floral and cherry character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Ambre Noir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which projects more, Hypnotic or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Hypnotic 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hypnotic and Ambre Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Clove, Bergamot, Rose and Vanilla.

Is Hypnotic or Ambre Noir better for summer or winter?

Hypnotic suits day or night wear; Ambre Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hypnotic and Ambre Noir?

Hypnotic has top notes of Cherry, Clove, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Amber and Vetiver. 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.