Fragrance comparison

Joy of Amber vs Jubilation 40 Man

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,163 ratings analysed

Joy of Amber

House of Matriarch

3.9212 votes

Rank #54,316 AmberBalsamic

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40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Jubilation 40 Man

Amouage

4.431,151 votes

Rank #22,730 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jubilation 40 Man takes 4 of 5 categories.

Joy of Amber
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Jubilation 40 Man
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Joy of Amber1/5

Jubilation 40 Man4/5

Ratings & consensus: Jubilation 40 Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Jubilation 40 Man
Sillage & projection: Jubilation 40 Man
Value for money: Joy of Amber
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jubilation 40 Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Joy of AmberHouse of Matriarch

Jubilation 40 ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%

4.43/ 5 · 1,151 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerJubilation 40 ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

58%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

67%Love

19%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

1,151 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityJubilation 40 Man

SillageJubilation 40 Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value24

Category winnerJoy of AmberBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic86%

vanilla72%

sweet58%

fresh spicy44%

powdery30%

amber100%

woody92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

sweet61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, balsamic and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

White PepperShisoTonka BeanCistus IncanusMace

Heart3-4 hrs

LeatherMuskFrankincenseBroomNeroli

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberOpoponaxMadagascar VanillaResins

Top

BlackberryLabdanumBlack CurrantOrangeRosemaryDavana

Heart

FrankincenseBay LeafCinnamonClovesBroomCelery SeedsRose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)OpoponaxPatchouliMyrrhGuaiac WoodMossMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesMusk, Frankincense, Broom and Opoponax. Durations are only published for Joy of Amber, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring69

Summer27

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Date 38%Casual 30%Work 19%Party 14%

Men82

Unisex16

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,316

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,730

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJubilation 40 ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Matriarch Joy of Amber approaches resinous warmth from an artisanal, botanical angle. The opening delivers a sharp snap of white pepper and herbal shiso before melting into rich tonka bean and sticky cistus incanus. It smells ancient yet cozy. Rather than leaning on synthetic amber chemicals, perfumer Christi…

Reviews →

Amouage Jubilation 40 Man brings a highly concentrated dose of resinous luxury. Perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour crafts this Extrait de Parfum at forty percent concentration. Warm orange and rich blackberry top notes open into a dense heart of frankincense and cinnamon. Ideal for cold winter evenings, it settles on skin w…

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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, Joy of Amber or Jubilation 40 Man?

Jubilation 40 Man takes 4 of 5 categories. Joy of Amber is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes; Jubilation 40 Man is rated 4.43/5 from 1,151 votes. Choose Joy of Amber for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Jubilation 40 Man for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Joy of Amber or Jubilation 40 Man?

Jubilation 40 Man lasts longest (Jubilation 40 Man 84/100, Joy of Amber 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Joy of Amber or Jubilation 40 Man?

Jubilation 40 Man projects furthest (Jubilation 40 Man 66/100, Joy of Amber 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Joy of Amber and Jubilation 40 Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and sweet accords. Common notes include Musk, Frankincense, Broom and Opoponax.

Is Joy of Amber or Jubilation 40 Man better for summer or winter?

Joy of Amber suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Joy of Amber and Jubilation 40 Man?

Joy of Amber has top notes of White Pepper, Shiso, Tonka Bean and Cistus Incanus, heart notes of Leather, Musk, Frankincense and Broom, a base of Amber, Opoponax, Madagascar Vanilla and Resins. Jubilation 40 Man has top notes of Blackberry, Labdanum, Black Currant and Orange, heart notes of Frankincense, Bay Leaf, Cinnamon and Cloves, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Opoponax, Patchouli and Myrrh.