Maple Cedar vs Ambre Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ambre Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.
Maple CedarChoose it for a warm spicy and powdery 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, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Maple Cedar1/7
Ambre Noir6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ambre Noir
- Community sentiment
- Ambre Noir
- Longevity
- Ambre Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Ambre Noir
- Value for money
- Maple Cedar
- Versatility
- Ambre Noir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ambre Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Maple CedarJotercAmbre NoirJinkoh StoreWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 63%Had 8%Want 29%
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 hate45%Love
48%Like
3%Ok
0%Dislike
3%Hate
33 votes
61%Love
33%Like
6%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
36 votes
Category winnerAmbre NoirMost 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 winnerMaple CedarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
powdery92%
amber84%
almond77%
woody69%
sweet61%
amber100%
warm spicy91%
sweet83%
balsamic74%
fruity65%
woody56%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CedarwoodCardamomBergamotRose
Heart
AlmondAtlas CedarCoffeeHeliotropeAgarwood (Oud)
Base
Tolu BalsamAmberVanillaPatchouliMusk
Top
CloveHeliotropeCinnamonBergamotCardamomBark
Heart
ApricotPlumDried PlumCarnationPowdery NotesRoseDried FruitsDates
Base
Peru BalsamAmberMyrrhAmbergrisMuskVanillaOpoponaxSpanish Labdanum
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Rose and Heliotrope. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring38
Summer0
Fall100
Winter92
Day84
Night100
Spring35
Summer20
Fall90
Winter100
Day63
Night100
Category winnerAmbre NoirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,544
PerfumerDaniel Josier
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#7,699
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerAmbre NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMaple Cedar by Joterc offers a warm, woody embrace designed for cool weather. It balances dry woods with roasted coffee and sweet vanilla on skin. This unisex blend works best during cozy autumn evenings when you want a comforting scent that projects moderately without taking over the room.
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, Maple Cedar or Ambre Noir?
Ambre Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Maple Cedar is rated 4.33/5 from 33 votes; Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes. Choose Maple Cedar for a warm spicy and powdery 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, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Maple Cedar or Ambre Noir?
Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 91/100, Maple Cedar 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Maple Cedar or Ambre Noir?
Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Maple Cedar 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Maple Cedar and Ambre Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Rose and Heliotrope.
Is Maple Cedar or Ambre Noir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ambre Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambre Noir is the stronger pick. Maple Cedar suits evening wear; Ambre Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Maple Cedar and Ambre Noir?
Maple Cedar has top notes of Cedarwood, Cardamom, Bergamot and Rose, heart notes of Almond, Atlas Cedar, Coffee and Heliotrope, a base of Tolu Balsam, Amber, Vanilla and Patchouli. 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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