Fragrance comparison

Mars vs Ambra Oud

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 47 ratings analysed

Mars

Extract

4.004 votes

Rank #60,998 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Ambra Oud

Al Ambra

3.9143 votes

Rank #27,550 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambra Oud takes 3 of 4 categories.

Mars
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ambra Oud
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Mars1/4

Ambra Oud3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ambra Oud
Sillage & projection: Mars
Value for money: Ambra Oud
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ambra Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarsExtract

Ambra OudAl Ambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%

3.91/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 46%Had 14%Want 41%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

28%Love

49%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAmbra Oud

SillageMars

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value72

Category winnerAmbra OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

green84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

fruity100%

woody90%

citrus80%

sweet70%

warm spicy60%

animalic50%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeRoseGrapefruit

Heart

MintCinnamonSuede

Base

PatchouliWoody NotesSpices

Top

Berry FruitsFigNutmegCinnamon

Heart

Cambodian OudBlood OrangeRoseGrapefruitMintSpices

Base

PatchouliWhite WoodsLeather

InformationalShared notesRose, Grapefruit, Mint and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring71

Summer29

Fall93

Winter100

Day100

Night82

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men18

Unisex43

Women39

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,998

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,550

PerfumerAbdul Rahiman Mugarithottam

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAmbra OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mars by Extract opens with a bright burst of juicy orange and tart grapefruit, balanced right away by a sweet touch of rose. Within minutes, a crisp kick of fresh mint cuts through warm cinnamon and soft suede, creating an upbeat, spicy profile that feels lively and modern. As the cologne settles into the dry-down, e…

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Ambra Oud is a fruity spiced opening that quickly steers into a bold, leathery oud. On some skin the “fruit” stays quiet and the oud can read animalic, even a little stale at first, before it smooths into a more elegant woody leather. Citrus and mint add a sharper, mentholated lift that can make the oud feel easier to…

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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, Mars or Ambra Oud?

Ambra Oud takes 3 of 4 categories. Mars is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Ambra Oud is rated 3.91/5 from 43 votes. Choose Mars for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ambra Oud for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mars or Ambra Oud?

Ambra Oud lasts longest (Ambra Oud 59/100, Mars 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mars or Ambra Oud?

Mars projects furthest (Mars 63/100, Ambra Oud 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mars and Ambra Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Grapefruit, Mint and Cinnamon.

Is Mars or Ambra Oud better for summer or winter?

Mars suits evening wear; Ambra Oud suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mars and Ambra Oud?

Mars has top notes of Orange, Rose and Grapefruit, heart notes of Mint, Cinnamon and Suede, a base of Patchouli, Woody Notes and Spices. Ambra Oud has top notes of Berry Fruits, Fig, Nutmeg and Cinnamon, heart notes of Cambodian Oud, Blood Orange, Rose and Grapefruit, a base of Patchouli, White Woods and Leather.