Fragrance comparison

Sinful Wood vs An Ambery Dawn

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

Updated 2 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

Sinful Wood

Clement B

3.673 votes

Rank #62,817 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

An Ambery Dawn

Artal Perfumes

4.3611 votes

Rank #35,039 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

An Ambery Dawn takes 4 of 4 categories.

Sinful Wood
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, evening wear.
An Ambery Dawn
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Sinful Wood0/4

An Ambery Dawn4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sinful WoodClement B

An Ambery DawnArtal Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 41%Had 5%Want 54%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

64%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAn Ambery Dawn

SillageAn Ambery Dawn

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value65

Category winnerAn Ambery DawnBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

earthy74%

powdery65%

warm spicy56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonBlack Pepper

Heart1 to 2 hours

NeroliOrris

Base3 to 6 hours

VetiverSandalwoodAmber

Top

BergamotAppleCardamomBlack Pepper

Heart

JasmineOrrisCoffeeCaramelCedar

Base

AmberVetiverVanillaPatchouliMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Orris, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Sinful Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring88

Summer88

Fall88

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men10

Unisex80

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,817

PerfumerCéline Herbette, Chris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,039

PerfumerMarine Ipert

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAn Ambery DawnHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sinful Wood by Clement B is a woody floral musk that balances crisp citrus with earthy, powdery textures. The scent starts with a brisk splash of lemon dusted with pungent black pepper, creating an immediate aromatic kick. As the bright opening settles, neroli adds a clean floral touch while orris introduces a smooth,…

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An Ambery Dawn opens brighter than its name suggests, with bergamot, apple, cardamom and black pepper giving it a crisp, spicy lift before the scent turns softer and warmer. As it settles, the woody amber base picks up powdery orris, coffee and a noticeable vanilla sweetness, creating a smooth unisex profile that feel…

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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, Sinful Wood or An Ambery Dawn?

An Ambery Dawn takes 4 of 4 categories. Sinful Wood is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; An Ambery Dawn is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes. Choose Sinful Wood for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose An Ambery Dawn for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sinful Wood or An Ambery Dawn?

An Ambery Dawn lasts longest (An Ambery Dawn 73/100, Sinful Wood 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sinful Wood or An Ambery Dawn?

An Ambery Dawn projects furthest (An Ambery Dawn 56/100, Sinful Wood 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sinful Wood and An Ambery Dawn smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Orris, Vetiver and Sandalwood.

Is Sinful Wood or An Ambery Dawn better for summer or winter?

Sinful Wood suits evening wear; An Ambery Dawn suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sinful Wood and An Ambery Dawn?

Sinful Wood has top notes of Lemon and Black Pepper, heart notes of Neroli and Orris, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amber. An Ambery Dawn has top notes of Bergamot, Apple, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Orris, Coffee and Caramel, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Vanilla and Patchouli.