Fragrance comparison

Royal Amber vs Selective IV

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 66 ratings analysed

4 wins

Royal Amber

M. Micallef

4.0046 votes

Rank #27,057 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Selective IV

Attar Collection

3.7520 votes

Rank #44,255 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Royal Amber takes 4 of 5 categories.

Royal Amber
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Selective IV
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Royal Amber4/5

Selective IV1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Royal AmberM. Micallef

Selective IVAttar Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 28%Had 24%Want 48%

3.75/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 53%

Category winnerRoyal AmberRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

34%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityRoyal Amber

SillageSelective IV

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value44

Category winnerRoyal AmberBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

leather61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

earthy65%

mossy53%

patchouli42%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegSaffronLeatherSpicy Notes

Heart

AmberLavenderPatchouliVetiverSandalwood

Base

VanillaTonka BeanMossMusk

Notes

JuniperMossNutmegPatchouliLeatherWhite PepperAmberTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Leather, Amber and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer29

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer25

Fall25

Winter50

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,057

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#44,255

PerfumerAbdullah Mohsen Bin Shaya

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRoyal AmberHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Royal Amber by M. Micallef is a rich, spicy scent that balances warm leather and saffron against a deep, resinous amber base. It works exceptionally well for cooler evenings when you want something substantial but not overwhelming. The composition leans on vanilla and tonka bean to provide a smooth finish that makes i…

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Selective IV is a dry, green-spicy leather with an aromatic edge rather than a heavy suede feel. Juniper, white pepper and nutmeg give it a brisk opening, while moss, patchouli, amber and tonka add an earthy, slightly warm base. It usually suits someone who likes sharper woody scents with texture and presence. The lea…

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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, Royal Amber or Selective IV?

Royal Amber takes 4 of 5 categories. Royal Amber is rated 4.00/5 from 46 votes; Selective IV is rated 3.75/5 from 20 votes. Choose Royal Amber for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Selective IV for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Royal Amber or Selective IV?

Royal Amber lasts longest (Royal Amber 73/100, Selective IV 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Royal Amber or Selective IV?

Selective IV projects furthest (Selective IV 74/100, Royal Amber 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Royal Amber and Selective IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Leather, Amber and Patchouli.

Is Royal Amber or Selective IV better for summer or winter?

Royal Amber suits daytime wear; Selective IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Royal Amber and Selective IV?

Royal Amber has top notes of Nutmeg, Saffron, Leather and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Amber, Lavender, Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Moss and Musk. Selective IV features Juniper, Moss, Nutmeg, Patchouli and Leather.