Nefertiti vs Dark Amber
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dark Amber takes 3 of 4 categories.
NefertitiChoose it for a smoky and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dark AmberChoose it for a amber and honey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Nefertiti1/4
Dark Amber3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Dark Amber
- Sillage & projection
- Dark Amber
- Value for money
- Dark Amber
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Nefertiti
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
NefertitiMaher OlfactiveDark AmberLaverneWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.81/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 30%Had 12%Want 58%
3.89/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 16%Had 16%Want 68%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
23%Like
14%Ok
14%Dislike
5%Hate
22 votes · too few to score
56%Love
11%Like
11%Ok
11%Dislike
11%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDark Amber
SillageDark Amber
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDark AmberBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsmoky100%
white floral92%
amber84%
green77%
aromatic69%
herbal61%
amber100%
honey90%
sweet80%
vanilla70%
animalic60%
oud50%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
cannabisOrchid Leaf
Heart
IncenseJasmineHoneyImmortelle
Base
MuskVetiverAgarwood (Oud)
Top15-30 mins
HoneyIncense
Heart2-4 hrs
Tonka BeanVetiverWoody Notes
Base6-10 hrs
AmberAgarwood (Oud)Leather
InformationalShared notesIncense, Honey, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Dark Amber, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring71
Summer14
Fall100
Winter57
Day67
Night100
Spring20
Summer0
Fall20
Winter100
Day–
Night100
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#23,014
PerfumerShawn Maher
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#43,079
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerNefertitiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMaher Olfactive Nefertiti is an indie fragrance that pairs bitter cannabis and leafy orchid with sweet honey, jasmine, and dry incense. Earthy vetiver and oud support the base. It is a bold, unisex option best suited for autumn evenings and casual wear, appealing directly to those who enjoy complex, smoky green blends.
Reviews →Laverne Dark Amber is a rich oriental woody fragrance built around thick golden honey, smoky incense, and warm resinous amber. The opening brings an instant rush of sweet nectar poured over smoldering embers, creating a cozy and inviting introduction. As the scent settles, dry vetiver and creamy tonka bean balance the…
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, Nefertiti or Dark Amber?
Dark Amber takes 3 of 4 categories. Nefertiti is rated 3.81/5 from 32 votes; Dark Amber is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose Nefertiti for a smoky and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Dark Amber for a amber and honey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Nefertiti or Dark Amber?
Dark Amber lasts longest (Dark Amber 88/100, Nefertiti 78/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Nefertiti or Dark Amber?
Projection is very close: Dark Amber 71/100, Nefertiti 70/100 for sillage.
Do Nefertiti and Dark Amber smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Honey, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud).
Is Nefertiti or Dark Amber better for summer or winter?
Nefertiti suits evening wear; Dark Amber suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Nefertiti and Dark Amber?
Nefertiti has top notes of cannabis and Orchid Leaf, heart notes of Incense, Jasmine, Honey and Immortelle, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud). Dark Amber has top notes of Honey and Incense, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Woody Notes, a base of Amber, Agarwood (Oud) and Leather.
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