Fragrance comparison

Shagya vs Amber

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 509 ratings analysed

Shagya

Parfums de Marly

3.87437 votes

Rank #6,550 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Amber

Mahogany

3.9072 votes

Rank #10,608 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Shagya
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Amber
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Shagya3/7

Amber3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShagyaParfums de Marly

AmberMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 437 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.90/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 47%Had 24%Want 29%

Category winnerShagyaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

37%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

437 votes

29%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerAmberMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAmber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value79

Category winnerAmberBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

oud72%

fresh spicy58%

citrus44%

earthy30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

amber77%

white floral69%

woody61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LimePink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)Virginia CedarGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverGuaiac WoodPapyrusMusk

Top

LavenderMintPomeloBergamotLime

Heart

Orange BlossomNutmegGeraniumCardamom

Base

AmberGuaiac WoodSandalwoodMuskTeak WoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Geranium and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Shagya, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day100

Night48

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter74

Day–

Night–

Category winnerShagyaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex11

Women4

Work 42%Casual 33%Date 16%Party 9%

Men52

Unisex43

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,550

PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews71

Overall rank#10,608

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerShagyaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Shagya hits the skin with an electric splash of tart lime, bright bergamot, and zesty pink pepper. Do not expect modern caramel sweetness. Instead, this fragrance moves swiftly into an austere heart of dry Virginia cedar shavings, green geranium, and a very clean, polite agarwood. As the hours pass, e…

Reviews →

Amber by Mahogany is an aromatic fougere that relies on clean lavender and cool mint to balance a warm, wood-heavy base. It works exceptionally well as a casual daytime scent for spring, offering a crisp profile that transitions into a subtle, dry teak and guaiac wood hum on the skin.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Shagya or Amber?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Shagya is rated 3.87/5 from 437 votes; Amber is rated 3.90/5 from 72 votes. Choose Shagya for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Amber for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Shagya or Amber?

They last about the same: Shagya 73/100, Amber 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Shagya or Amber?

Amber projects furthest (Amber 69/100, Shagya 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shagya and Amber smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Geranium and Vetiver.

Is Shagya or Amber better for summer or winter?

For summer, Shagya is the stronger pick. For winter, Shagya is the stronger pick. Shagya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shagya and Amber?

Shagya has top notes of Lime, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Virginia Cedar and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Guaiac Wood, Papyrus and Musk. Amber has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Pomelo and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Nutmeg, Geranium and Cardamom, a base of Amber, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Musk.