Fragrance comparison

Lelas Amber vs VIII Eight

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Lelas Amber

LELAS

5.002 votes

Rank #49,611 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

VIII Eight

Azalea Parfums

4.001 votes

Rank #60,291 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

VIII Eight takes 2 of 4 categories.

Lelas Amber
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
VIII Eight
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Lelas Amber1/4

VIII Eight2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lelas AmberLELAS

VIII EightAzalea Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 22%Had 9%Want 70%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

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

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVIII Eight

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value50

Category winnerVIII EightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

fresh48%

balsamic30%

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

herbal77%

woody65%

musky53%

powdery42%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

SaffronNutmegCinnamonCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

Cade oilPapyrusVetiverLeather

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberVanillaTonka Bean

Top

ArtemisiaStyraxBergamotLavenderCinnamonNutmegAppleGrapefruit

Heart

LabdanumGeraniumAgarwoodTobaccoOudLily-of-the-ValleyCashmeranJasmine

Base

BenzoinAmberLeatherGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Cinnamon, Leather and Amber. Durations are only published for Lelas Amber, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Date 36%Casual 27%Party 22%Work 16%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,611

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,291

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLelas AmberHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lelas Amber by LELAS delivers a dry, aromatic rush of crushed cinnamon, nutmeg, and leathery saffron right from the first spray. A distinct campfire smokiness follows quickly, driven by dark cade oil and papyrus. It feels rugged yet surprisingly smooth on skin. The base gradually softens into golden amber, vanilla, an…

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VIII Eight reads as a warm amber woody scent with a spicy, herbal opening and a darker, resinous core. Saffron, cardamom, lavender and citrus brighten the top before tobacco, oud, leather and vanilla settle in. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys textured, slightly old-school orientals with a dry woody base ra…

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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, Lelas Amber or VIII Eight?

VIII Eight takes 2 of 4 categories. Lelas Amber is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; VIII Eight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Lelas Amber for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose VIII Eight for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Lelas Amber or VIII Eight?

VIII Eight lasts longest (VIII Eight 60/100, Lelas Amber 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lelas Amber or VIII Eight?

Projection is very close: Lelas Amber 50/100, VIII Eight 50/100 for sillage.

Do Lelas Amber and VIII Eight smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Leather and Amber.

Is Lelas Amber or VIII Eight better for summer or winter?

Lelas Amber suits evening wear; VIII Eight suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lelas Amber and VIII Eight?

Lelas Amber has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Coriander, heart notes of Cade oil, Papyrus, Vetiver and Leather, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. VIII Eight has top notes of Artemisia, Styrax, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Labdanum, Geranium, Agarwood and Tobacco, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Leather and Guaiac Wood.