Fragrance comparison

Âmbar vs Vanulia

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 114 ratings analysed

Âmbar

Phebo

4.16102 votes

Rank #26,061 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Vanulia

Amer Perfumes

4.9212 votes

Rank #35,177 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanulia takes 3 of 5 categories.

Âmbar
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vanulia
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Âmbar1/5

Vanulia3/5

Ratings & consensus: Vanulia
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vanulia
Sillage & projection: Vanulia
Value for money: Tie
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

VanuliaAmer Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 39%Had 20%Want 41%

4.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

Category winnerVanuliaRating 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

92%Love

8%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate98

Category winners

LongevityVanulia

SillageVanulia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

floral61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

white floral84%

woody77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match36%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

OlibanumRumMandarinSaffronOrangeCloveBlack PepperAlmond

Heart

FrangipaniGardeniaTuberoseJasmineGingerYlang YlangCinnamon

Base

BeeswaxTonka BeanTobaccoSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumCoffeeOud

InformationalShared notesFrangipani, Patchouli and Labdanum. 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

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day22

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men22

Unisex56

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,061

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#35,177

PerfumerAmer Alradhi

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 →

Vanulia by Amer Perfumes is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Vanulia was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Amer Alradhi. Top notes are Olibanum, Rum, Mandarin, Saffron, Orange, Clove, Black Pepper and Almond; middle notes are Frangipani, Gardenia, Tuberose, Jasm…

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, Âmbar or Vanulia?

Vanulia takes 3 of 5 categories. Âmbar is rated 4.16/5 from 102 votes; Vanulia is rated 4.92/5 from 12 votes. Choose Âmbar for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Vanulia for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Âmbar or Vanulia?

Vanulia lasts longest (Vanulia 86/100, Âmbar 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Âmbar or Vanulia?

Vanulia projects furthest (Vanulia 86/100, Âmbar 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Âmbar and Vanulia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Frangipani, Patchouli and Labdanum.

Is Âmbar or Vanulia better for summer or winter?

Âmbar suits evening wear; Vanulia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Âmbar and Vanulia?

Âmbar has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Amber, Vanilla Flower and Frangipani, a base of Vanilla, Sandalowood, Patchouli and Labdanum. Vanulia has top notes of Olibanum, Rum, Mandarin and Saffron, heart notes of Frangipani, Gardenia, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Beeswax, Tonka Bean, Tobacco and Sandalwood.