Fragrance comparison

Illusion vs Amber

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 399 ratings analysed

Illusion

Ajmal

3.6523 votes

Rank #43,917 RoseWoody

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48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Amber

Roja Dove

4.27376 votes

Rank #738 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber takes 3 of 5 categories.

Illusion
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Amber
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Illusion2/5

Amber3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IllusionAjmal

AmberRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 16%Had 19%Want 65%

4.27/ 5 · 376 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerAmberRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

52%Like

9%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

69%Love

21%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

195 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityAmber

SillageIllusion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value42

Category winnerIllusionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

patchouli61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

cacao69%

aromatic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

RoseGeranium

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodVanillaCedar

Top

OrangeLavenderGeraniumBergamot

Heart

CacaoRose

Base

AmberVanillaPatchouliSandalwoodCoumarinLabdanumBenzoinCedar

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer14

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night60

Spring38

Summer11

Fall100

Winter100

Day82

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men23

Unisex58

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,917

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#738

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews66

Category winnerAmberHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Illusion is a rose-led oriental woody scent that opens with a quick flash of bergamot, then settles into a fresh, slightly spicy rose and geranium heart. The dry-down leans warmer and more grounded, with patchouli and smooth woods wrapped in a soft touch of vanilla. It often reads strongest in cooler weather, an…

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Roja Dove Amber wears less like a classic resin bomb and more like a powdery amber fougere with cacao, woods, vanilla and a cool aromatic lift. The opening can feel citrusy and lavender-led before it settles into dusty chocolate, soft amber and sandalwood. It suits shoppers who like warm, textured perfumes with a dry,…

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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, Illusion or Amber?

Amber takes 3 of 5 categories. Illusion is rated 3.65/5 from 23 votes; Amber is rated 4.27/5 from 376 votes. Choose Illusion for a rose and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Amber for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Illusion or Amber?

They last about the same: Amber 82/100, Illusion 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Illusion or Amber?

Illusion projects furthest (Illusion 79/100, Amber 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Illusion and Amber smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Geranium and Patchouli.

Is Illusion or Amber better for summer or winter?

Illusion suits daytime wear; Amber suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Illusion and Amber?

Illusion has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cedar. Amber has top notes of Orange, Lavender, Geranium and Bergamot, heart notes of Cacao and Rose, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli and Sandalwood.