Fragrance comparison

Rimal vs Tender Amber Intense

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 331 ratings analysed

Rimal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.35223 votes

Rank #23,658 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Tender Amber Intense

Zara

4.35108 votes

Rank #4,482 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tender Amber Intense takes 4 of 7 categories.

Rimal
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Tender Amber Intense
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Rimal3/7

Tender Amber Intense4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RimalThe Spirit of Dubai

Tender Amber IntenseZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 223 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.35/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 55%Had 5%Want 39%

Category winnerRimalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

24%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

223 votes

59%Love

27%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

108 votes

Category winnerTender Amber IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityRimal

SillageRimal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value86

Category winnerTender Amber IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

amber100%

warm spicy88%

tuberose77%

rose65%

smoky53%

balsamic42%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronNutmegCinnamonFruitsVanillaWhite FlowersBergamot

Heart

PatchouliSweet NotesIncenseYlang-YlangStyraxRose

Base

SandalwoodCaramelAgarwood (Oud)LeatherAmberVetiverLabdanumMusk

Top

Saffron

Heart

IncenseTuberoseRose

Base

AmberLabdanum

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Incense, Rose 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

Spring86

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer89

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTender Amber IntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men56

Unisex39

Women5

Men38

Unisex57

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,658

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,482

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerTender Amber IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rimal by The Spirit of Dubai opens with a heavy burst of saffron, cinnamon, and sharp nutmeg before settling into smoky incense and dark agarwood. As it warms on skin, caramel and labdanum add a resinous sweetness against rugged leather. It fits cold winter nights, formal evening events, and crisp tailored coats where…

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Zara launches a surprisingly heavy hitter with this one. A sharp blast of saffron starts the experience, leading into a thick, sweet cloud that feels right for chilly autumn evenings. It leans heavily into a sugary vibe, making it a solid casual wear option when you want to stand out in a crowd.

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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, Rimal or Tender Amber Intense?

Tender Amber Intense takes 4 of 7 categories. Rimal is rated 4.35/5 from 223 votes; Tender Amber Intense is rated 4.35/5 from 108 votes. Choose Rimal for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Tender Amber Intense for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Rimal or Tender Amber Intense?

Rimal lasts longest (Rimal 82/100, Tender Amber Intense 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rimal or Tender Amber Intense?

Rimal projects furthest (Rimal 75/100, Tender Amber Intense 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rimal and Tender Amber Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Incense, Rose and Amber.

Is Rimal or Tender Amber Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tender Amber Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, Rimal is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rimal and Tender Amber Intense?

Rimal has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Fruits, heart notes of Patchouli, Sweet Notes, Incense and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Caramel, Agarwood (Oud) and Leather. Tender Amber Intense has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Incense, Tuberose and Rose, a base of Amber and Labdanum.