IKKS Total Rock vs Royal Amber
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Royal Amber takes 4 of 4 categories.
IKKS Total RockChoose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Royal AmberChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
IKKS Total Rock0/4
Royal Amber4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Royal Amber
- Sillage & projection
- Royal Amber
- Value for money
- Royal Amber
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Royal Amber
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IKKS Total RockIKKSRoyal AmberRoseMaryWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 24%Had 32%Want 44%
4.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 13%Had 13%Want 73%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
17%Like
50%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
75%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRoyal Amber
SillageRoyal Amber
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRoyal AmberBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
cinnamon90%
aromatic80%
sweet70%
woody60%
citrus50%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
citrus61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20 to 30 minutes
CardamomMandarin OrangePepper
Heart1 to 2 hours
CinnamonSweet NotesVirginia Cedar
Base2 to 3 hours
VetiverPatchouliTonka Bean
Top
CitronMandarin OrangeCardamomGingerMint
Heart
Tonka BeanGeraniumPepperWhite WoodPatchouliVetiver
Base
AmberMusk
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Pepper and Vetiver. Durations are only published for IKKS Total Rock, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer100
Fall75
Winter50
Day100
Night75
Spring0
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
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#65,069
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#32,896
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerRoyal AmberHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIKKS Total Rock by IKKS is a woody spicy eau de toilette built around brisk citrus, sharp spices, and a grounded earthy base. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange, cardamom, and black pepper, delivering an energetic kick that immediately grabs attention. As the initial brightness settles, cinnamon…
Reviews →RoseMary Royal Amber opens with a sharp burst of citron, ginger, and cool mint before settling into a warm amber core. Cardamom and pepper bring a dry spice that prevents the resinous base from turning overly sweet. White woods and patchouli steady the dry-down. It suits crisp autumn evenings when you want a rich ambe…
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, IKKS Total Rock or Royal Amber?
Royal Amber takes 4 of 4 categories. IKKS Total Rock is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Royal Amber is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose IKKS Total Rock for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Royal Amber for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, IKKS Total Rock or Royal Amber?
Royal Amber lasts longest (Royal Amber 80/100, IKKS Total Rock 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, IKKS Total Rock or Royal Amber?
Royal Amber projects furthest (Royal Amber 82/100, IKKS Total Rock 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do IKKS Total Rock and Royal Amber smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Pepper and Vetiver.
Is IKKS Total Rock or Royal Amber better for summer or winter?
IKKS Total Rock suits daytime wear; Royal Amber suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in IKKS Total Rock and Royal Amber?
IKKS Total Rock has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Pepper, heart notes of Cinnamon, Sweet Notes and Virginia Cedar, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. Royal Amber has top notes of Citron, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Geranium, Pepper and White Wood, a base of Amber and Musk.
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