Fragrance comparison

Narada vs Amber & Blues

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

Narada

Fulton & Roark · 2020

3.6221 votes

Rank #58,973 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Amber & Blues

Phoenix Botanicals

4.005 votes

Rank #55,057 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber & Blues takes 2 of 3 categories.

Narada
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Amber & Blues
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Narada1/3

Amber & Blues2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Narada
Sillage & projection: Amber & Blues
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amber & Blues

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NaradaFulton & Roark

Amber & BluesPhoenix Botanicals

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

48%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNarada

SillageAmber & Blues

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value16

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy88%

amber77%

citrus65%

woody53%

balsamic42%

amber100%

woody88%

citrus77%

balsamic65%

vanilla53%

sweet42%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerPalisander Rosewood

Base6-8 hrs

Resins

Top

Palisander RosewoodBergamot

Heart

AmberYlang-YlangVanillaRose

Base

BenzoinLabdanumResins

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Palisander Rosewood and Resins. Durations are only published for Narada, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 18%Party 6%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,973

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2020

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,057

PerfumerIrina Adam

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmber & BluesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fulton & Roark Narada opens with a crisp snap of cracked black pepper and zesty bergamot citrus. That initial citrus sharpness burns off in fifteen minutes. Freshly grated ginger and dry palisander rosewood quickly step forward to anchor the middle. The scent evokes an early autumn walk along damp Pacific Northwest tr…

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Amber & Blues by Phoenix Botanicals is an earthy, resinous fragrance that leans into a warm woodiness. It features a prominent blend of Palisander Rosewood and Bergamot in the opening, leading into a heart of Amber, Ylang-Ylang, Vanilla, and Rose. Ideal for those who enjoy balsamic, natural scents, it wears best durin…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Narada or Amber & Blues?

Amber & Blues takes 2 of 3 categories. Narada is rated 3.62/5 from 21 votes; Amber & Blues is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Narada for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Amber & Blues for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Narada or Amber & Blues?

They last about the same: Narada 49/100, Amber & Blues 47/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Narada or Amber & Blues?

Amber & Blues projects furthest (Amber & Blues 56/100, Narada 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narada and Amber & Blues smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Palisander Rosewood and Resins.

Is Narada or Amber & Blues better for summer or winter?

Narada suits daytime wear; Amber & Blues suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narada and Amber & Blues?

Narada has top notes of Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Ginger and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Resins. Amber & Blues has top notes of Palisander Rosewood and Bergamot, heart notes of Amber, Ylang-Ylang, Vanilla and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Labdanum and Resins.