Fragrance comparison

Numero 6 vs Ambre Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 38 ratings analysed

Numero 6

Posh Extrait

4.502 votes

Rank #59,841 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Ambre Noir

Jinkoh Store

4.5636 votes

Rank #7,716 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Numero 6
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Ambre Noir
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Numero 62/4

Ambre Noir2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Numero 6
Sillage & projection: Ambre Noir
Value for money: Numero 6
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ambre Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Numero 6Posh Extrait

Ambre NoirJinkoh Store

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

4.56/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 28%Had 13%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

61%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityNumero 6

SillageAmbre Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value53

Category winnerNumero 6Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

woody61%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

sweet83%

balsamic74%

fruity65%

woody56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCardamomGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

Black PepperCassisPeony

Base8-12+ hrs

AmbergrisCedarwoodVanillaBenzoinMyrrh

Top

CloveHeliotropeCinnamonBergamotCardamomBark

Heart

ApricotPlumDried PlumCarnationPowdery NotesRoseDried FruitsDates

Base

Peru BalsamAmberMyrrhAmbergrisMuskVanillaOpoponaxSpanish Labdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Ambergris and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Numero 6, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring35

Summer20

Fall90

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men30

Unisex61

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,841

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerAmbre NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Numero 6 by Posh Extrait hits the skin with a brisk snap of crushed cardamom, zesty bergamot, and fiery fresh ginger. It immediately commands attention. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus flash fades, exposing a darker core of crackling black pepper, tart cassis, and soft peony petals. The real foundation rests on a d…

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Ambre Noir by Jinkoh Store opens with a dark, mouthwatering rush of simmered plum jam, spicy clove, and warm cinnamon. Rather than smelling like a dusty spice cabinet, the top notes sparkle with zesty bergamot and a velvety, almond-like heliotrope petal texture. As the fragrance warms on your skin, a feast of sticky d…

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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, Numero 6 or Ambre Noir?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Numero 6 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes. Choose Numero 6 for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Ambre Noir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Numero 6 or Ambre Noir?

Numero 6 lasts longest (Numero 6 100/100, Ambre Noir 91/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Numero 6 or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Numero 6 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Numero 6 and Ambre Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Ambergris and Vanilla.

Is Numero 6 or Ambre Noir better for summer or winter?

Numero 6 suits day or night wear; Ambre Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Numero 6 and Ambre Noir?

Numero 6 has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Black Pepper, Cassis and Peony, a base of Ambergris, Cedarwood, Vanilla and Benzoin. Ambre Noir has top notes of Clove, Heliotrope, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Apricot, Plum, Dried Plum and Carnation, a base of Peru Balsam, Amber, Myrrh and Ambergris.