Fragrance comparison

Paris Izmir vs Ambre Noir

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 183 ratings analysed

Paris Izmir

Carven

4.19147 votes

Rank #10,390 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Ambre Noir

Jinkoh Store

4.5636 votes

Rank #6,892 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.

Paris Izmir
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Ambre Noir
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Paris Izmir1/7

Ambre Noir6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris IzmirCarven

Ambre NoirJinkoh Store

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 40%Had 14%Want 45%

4.56/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 28%Had 13%Want 60%

Category winnerAmbre NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

147 votes

61%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerAmbre NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Noir

SillageAmbre Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value53

Category winnerParis IzmirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

rose77%

floral69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

sweet83%

balsamic74%

fruity65%

woody56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FreesiaBergamot

Heart

RoseMyrrh

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinPatchouli

Top

CloveHeliotropeCinnamonBergamotCardamomBark

Heart

ApricotPlumDried PlumCarnationPowdery NotesRoseDried FruitsDates

Base

Peru BalsamAmberMyrrhAmbergrisMuskVanillaOpoponaxSpanish Labdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose and Myrrh. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring30

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring35

Summer20

Fall90

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerAmbre NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex34

Women60

Men30

Unisex61

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,390

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#6,892

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerAmbre NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paris Izmir opens with a crisp flash of bergamot and freesia before revealing a dense heart of Turkish rose and smoky myrrh. Rich benzoin and earthy patchouli settle into the base, creating a cozy honeyed warmth. It suits cool October afternoons when you want a rich floral sweater scent.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Paris Izmir or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Paris Izmir is rated 4.19/5 from 147 votes; Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes. Choose Paris Izmir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Ambre Noir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris Izmir or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 91/100, Paris Izmir 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris Izmir or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Paris Izmir 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris Izmir and Ambre Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose and Myrrh.

Is Paris Izmir or Ambre Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ambre Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Paris Izmir is the stronger pick. Ambre Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris Izmir and Ambre Noir?

Paris Izmir has top notes of Freesia and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Myrrh, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin and Patchouli. 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.