Fragrance comparison

King Narmar vs Amber Tales

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

3 wins

King Narmar

Nilafar du Nil

4.4015 votes

Rank #19,180 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Amber Tales

Lime

5.003 votes

Rank #42,742 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

King Narmar takes 3 of 4 categories.

King Narmar
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Amber Tales
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

King Narmar3/4

Amber Tales0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

King NarmarNilafar du Nil

Amber TalesLime

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 43%Had 4%Want 54%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

7%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityKing Narmar

SillageKing Narmar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

rum61%

amber100%

warm spicy90%

woody80%

vanilla70%

rum60%

tobacco50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and rum

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Blood OrangeBrandyGuavaCinnamon

Heart

RumOrrisRoseMagnoliaJasmine

Base

CashmeranTobaccoSandalwoodVanilla

Top15-30 mins

RumCinnamonNutmegCumin

Heart2-4 hrs

AmberTobaccoOakmoss

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinSandalwoodVanillaJasmineCedar

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Rum, Jasmine and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Amber Tales, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer78

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,180

PerfumerAnna Chiara di Trolio

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#42,742

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKing NarmarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

King Narmar by Nilafar du Nil opens with a bright splash of blood orange and guava, settling into a rich, spicy core of rum and tobacco. This masculine oriental fragrance is designed for cold weather wearers who appreciate a deep, resinous dry-down. It projects well in evening settings, offering a sophisticated presen…

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Amber Tales by Lime is a cozy, rich fragrance that pairs spiced dark rum with sweet vanilla and golden amber. The opening brings an immediate kick of cinnamon and ground nutmeg poured over boozy rum, while a pinch of cumin adds dry warmth. As it settles onto skin, sweet pipe tobacco and earthy oakmoss emerge to balanc…

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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, King Narmar or Amber Tales?

King Narmar takes 3 of 4 categories. King Narmar is rated 4.40/5 from 15 votes; Amber Tales is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose King Narmar for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Amber Tales for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, King Narmar or Amber Tales?

King Narmar lasts longest (King Narmar 85/100, Amber Tales 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, King Narmar or Amber Tales?

King Narmar projects furthest (King Narmar 71/100, Amber Tales 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do King Narmar and Amber Tales smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and rum accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Rum, Jasmine and Tobacco.

Is King Narmar or Amber Tales better for summer or winter?

King Narmar suits evening wear; Amber Tales suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in King Narmar and Amber Tales?

King Narmar has top notes of Blood Orange, Brandy, Guava and Cinnamon, heart notes of Rum, Orris, Rose and Magnolia, a base of Cashmeran, Tobacco, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Amber Tales has top notes of Rum, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Cumin, heart notes of Amber, Tobacco and Oakmoss, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Jasmine.