Fragrance comparison

Âmbar vs Valferra Spirit

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 108 ratings analysed

3 wins

Âmbar

Phebo

4.16102 votes

Rank #26,055 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Valferra Spirit

JAFRA

4.006 votes

Rank #59,501 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Âmbar takes 3 of 4 categories.

Âmbar
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Valferra Spirit
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Âmbar3/4

Valferra Spirit1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Âmbar
Sillage & projection: Âmbar
Value for money: Valferra Spirit
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Âmbar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ÂmbarPhebo

Valferra SpiritJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 39%Had 20%Want 41%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 60%Had 27%Want 13%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

102 votes

17%Love

67%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityÂmbar

SillageÂmbar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value85

Category winnerValferra SpiritBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

floral61%

woody100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemon

Heart

AmberVanilla FlowerFrangipani

Base

VanillaSandalowoodPatchouliLabdanumMusk

Top

BergamotGreen AppleGrapefruitLavenderBlack PepperRosemaryPeppertree

Heart

Cashmere WoodPatchouliSandalowoodAmberWhite WoodCedarLabdanumGeranium

Base

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InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amber, Sandalowood and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer13

Fall93

Winter100

Day51

Night100

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter75

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,055

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#59,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerÂmbarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Phebo Âmbar opens with a bright flash of bergamot and lemon before settling into a cozy, resinous core. The heart introduces frangipani and vanilla flower, giving the amber accord a creamy floral texture instead of heavy spice. As it dries down, labdanum and sandalwood combine with patchouli and musk, creating a smoot…

Reviews →

Valferra Spirit by JAFRA is a woody oriental fragrance for men launched in 2012. It opens with sharp citrus and green apple notes before grounding itself in a sturdy base of patchouli, cedar, and labdanum. It is a reliable daily driver for cooler autumn days, offering a clean yet masculine presence that works well in …

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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, Âmbar or Valferra Spirit?

Âmbar takes 3 of 4 categories. Âmbar is rated 4.16/5 from 102 votes; Valferra Spirit is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Âmbar for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Valferra Spirit for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Âmbar or Valferra Spirit?

Âmbar lasts longest (Âmbar 68/100, Valferra Spirit 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Âmbar or Valferra Spirit?

Âmbar projects furthest (Âmbar 58/100, Valferra Spirit 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Âmbar and Valferra Spirit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amber, Sandalowood and Patchouli.

Is Âmbar or Valferra Spirit better for summer or winter?

Âmbar suits evening wear; Valferra Spirit suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Âmbar and Valferra Spirit?

Âmbar has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Amber, Vanilla Flower and Frangipani, a base of Vanilla, Sandalowood, Patchouli and Labdanum. Valferra Spirit has top notes of Bergamot, Green Apple, Grapefruit and Lavender, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Patchouli, Sandalowood and Amber.