Fragrance comparison

Pyxis vs Bel Ambre

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 533 ratings analysed

3 wins

Pyxis

Blackoud

4.673 votes

Rank #50,844 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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56%scent match

Closely related

Bel Ambre

Jacques Fath

3.95530 votes

Rank #2,806 AmberAromatic

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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.
Bel Ambre
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Pyxis3/4

Bel Ambre1/4

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: Bel Ambre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PyxisBlackoud

Bel AmbreJacques Fath

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 53%Had 5%Want 42%

3.95/ 5 · 530 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

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

40%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

357 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPyxis

SillagePyxis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value56

Category winnerPyxisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

iris69%

woody61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both fresh spicy, amber 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

Juniper BerriesBlack PepperBergamotLemon

Heart

OrrisCarawayWhite Flowers

Base

AmberLeatherVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper, White Flowers and Amber. 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

Spring40

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men28

Unisex57

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,844

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,806

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews81

Category winnerBel AmbreHigher 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…

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Bel Ambre by Jacques Fath opens with a crisp burst of juniper berries and sharp black pepper, settling into a sophisticated, powdery amber heart. Created by Cécile Zarokian, this unisex fragrance blends leathery undertones with earthy vetiver for a balanced profile. It performs best during cooler autumn evenings or wi…

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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, Pyxis or Bel Ambre?

Pyxis takes 3 of 4 categories. Pyxis is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Bel Ambre is rated 3.95/5 from 530 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 Bel Ambre for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Pyxis or Bel Ambre?

Pyxis lasts longest (Pyxis 87/100, Bel Ambre 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pyxis or Bel Ambre?

Pyxis projects furthest (Pyxis 75/100, Bel Ambre 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pyxis and Bel Ambre smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, White Flowers and Amber.

Is Pyxis or Bel Ambre better for summer or winter?

Pyxis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pyxis and Bel Ambre?

Pyxis has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Black Pepper, heart notes of Passionfruit and White Flowers, a base of Amber, Vetiver and Patchouli. Bel Ambre has top notes of Juniper Berries, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Orris, Caraway and White Flowers, a base of Amber, Leather, Vetiver and Musk.