Misty Samhain vs Smooth Amber
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Misty Samhain takes 5 of 5 categories.
Misty SamhainChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Smooth AmberChoose it for a amber and animalic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Misty Samhain5/5
Smooth Amber0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Misty Samhain
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Misty Samhain
- Sillage & projection
- Misty Samhain
- Value for money
- Misty Samhain
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Misty Samhain
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Misty SamhainAcidica PerfumesSmooth AmberBath & Body WorksWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.40/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 14%Had 5%Want 81%
4.22/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 73%Had 12%Want 16%
Category winnerMisty SamhainRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
30%Like
0%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
33%Love
56%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMisty Samhain
SillageMisty Samhain
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMisty SamhainBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
soft spicy84%
green77%
musky69%
leather61%
amber100%
animalic83%
citrus65%
white floral48%
powdery30%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
GalbanumLeatherBergamotNeroliDried Fallen LeavesSageAmberMuskRaspberry
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
AmberNeroli
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesNeroli and Amber. 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
Winter0
Day–
Night100
Spring100
Summer50
Fall92
Winter83
Day100
Night83
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#42,129
PerfumerElena Markova
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#43,179
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMisty SamhainHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMisty Samhain by Acidica Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. Misty Samhain was launched in 2011. The nose behind this fragrance is Elena Markova.
Reviews →Smooth Amber by Bath & Body Works opens with a warm, resinous glow that sits close to the skin. This Oriental fragrance for men focuses on a blend of sweet amber, grounded dried woods, and a hint of fresh neroli. It creates a natural, rustic feel, making it a reliable choice for casual, everyday wear throughout the co…
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, Misty Samhain or Smooth Amber?
Misty Samhain takes 5 of 5 categories. Misty Samhain is rated 4.40/5 from 10 votes; Smooth Amber is rated 4.22/5 from 18 votes. Choose Misty Samhain for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Smooth Amber for a amber and animalic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Misty Samhain or Smooth Amber?
Misty Samhain lasts longest (Misty Samhain 70/100, Smooth Amber 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Misty Samhain or Smooth Amber?
Misty Samhain projects furthest (Misty Samhain 63/100, Smooth Amber 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Misty Samhain and Smooth Amber smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Neroli and Amber.
Is Misty Samhain or Smooth Amber better for summer or winter?
Misty Samhain suits evening wear; Smooth Amber suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Misty Samhain and Smooth Amber?
Misty Samhain features Galbanum, Leather, Bergamot, Neroli and Dried Fallen Leaves. Smooth Amber features Amber and Neroli.
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