Mabda vs Ambre Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ambre Noir takes 4 of 5 categories.
MabdaChoose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ambre NoirChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mabda1/5
Ambre Noir4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Ambre Noir
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ambre Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Ambre Noir
- Value for money
- Mabda
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ambre Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MabdaAZYAAmbre NoirJinkoh StoreWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.26/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 45%Had 0%Want 55%
4.56/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 28%Had 13%Want 60%
Category winnerAmbre NoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
61%Love
33%Like
6%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
36 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmbre Noir
SillageAmbre Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMabdaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
amber100%
warm spicy91%
sweet83%
balsamic74%
fruity65%
woody56%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber, sweet and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperRaspberryBergamot
Heart
Black PepperYlang YlangClary SageGeraniumAmberRose
Base
FrankincenseTonka BeanBlack MuskCedarwoodVanillaBenzoinVetiver
Top
CloveHeliotropeCinnamonBergamotCardamomBark
Heart
ApricotPlumDried PlumCarnationPowdery NotesRoseDried FruitsDates
Base
Peru BalsamAmberMyrrhAmbergrisMuskVanillaOpoponaxSpanish Labdanum
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amber, Rose and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring35
Summer20
Fall90
Winter100
Day63
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#9,662
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews18
Overall rank#7,699
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerAmbre NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMabda by AZYA is a bold aromatic fragrance that balances tart raspberry with sharp pink pepper and deep resins. It feels substantial and grounding, making it a reliable choice for cooler days when you want a scent that persists. Its woody and musky foundation ensures a lingering presence that works well for both offic…
Reviews →Ambre Noir by Jinkoh Store opens with a dark, mouthwatering rush of simmered plum jam, spicy clove, and warm cinnamon. Rather than smelling like a dusty spice cabinet, the top notes sparkle with zesty bergamot and a velvety, almond-like heliotrope petal texture. As the fragrance warms on your skin, a feast of sticky d…
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, Mabda or Ambre Noir?
Ambre Noir takes 4 of 5 categories. Mabda is rated 4.26/5 from 42 votes; Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes. Choose Mabda for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ambre Noir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Mabda or Ambre Noir?
Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 91/100, Mabda 84/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mabda or Ambre Noir?
Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Mabda 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mabda and Ambre Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amber, Rose and Vanilla.
Is Mabda or Ambre Noir better for summer or winter?
Mabda suits evening wear; Ambre Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mabda and Ambre Noir?
Mabda has top notes of Pink Pepper, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage and Geranium, a base of Frankincense, Tonka Bean, Black Musk and Cedarwood. Ambre Noir has top notes of Clove, Heliotrope, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Apricot, Plum, Dried Plum and Carnation, a base of Peru Balsam, Amber, Myrrh and Ambergris.
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