Fragrance comparison

Pyxis vs Amber

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 146 ratings analysed

3 wins

Pyxis

Blackoud

4.673 votes

Rank #50,844 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Amber

Laboratory Perfumes

4.15143 votes

Rank #6,924 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pyxis takes 3 of 4 categories.

Pyxis
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Amber
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Pyxis3/4

Amber1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PyxisBlackoud

AmberLaboratory Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 53%Had 5%Want 42%

4.15/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 50%Had 17%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

38%Love

44%Like

13%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

143 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityPyxis

SillagePyxis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value53

Category winnerPyxisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

white floral69%

earthy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGingerBlack Pepper

Heart

PassionfruitWhite Flowers

Base

AmberVetiverPatchouli

Top

Black PepperBergamotJuniperBirch LeafLemonCassis

Heart

LavenderJasmineVetiverWhite Flowers

Base

OakmossMuskWhite AmberLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper, White Flowers and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men43

Unisex52

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,844

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,924

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerAmberHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pyxis by Blackoud opens with a vibrant burst of bergamot, hot ginger, and crushed black pepper that immediately wakes up the senses. As the intense citrus-spicy top softens on warm skin, a crisp heart of passionfruit and subtle white flowers brings a juicy, bright contrast without turning overly sweet. The dry-down gr…

Reviews →

Laboratory Perfumes Amber opens with a sharp spray of black pepper, green birch leaf, and sour bergamot. The scent quickly settles into a crisp, piney aromatic profile backed by herbal lavender and dry vetiver. Despite the name on the glass lab flask, there is little resinous vanilla or thick balsamic sweetness here. …

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, Pyxis or Amber?

Pyxis takes 3 of 4 categories. Pyxis is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Amber is rated 4.15/5 from 143 votes. Choose Pyxis for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Amber for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Pyxis or Amber?

Pyxis lasts longest (Pyxis 87/100, Amber 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pyxis or Amber?

Pyxis projects furthest (Pyxis 75/100, Amber 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pyxis and Amber smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, White Flowers and Vetiver.

Is Pyxis or Amber better for summer or winter?

Pyxis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pyxis and Amber?

Pyxis has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Black Pepper, heart notes of Passionfruit and White Flowers, a base of Amber, Vetiver and Patchouli. Amber has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot, Juniper and Birch Leaf, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Vetiver and White Flowers, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, White Amber and Leather.