Fragrance comparison

Smooth Amber vs Alkindus No.3

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

Smooth Amber

Bath & Body Works

4.2218 votes

Rank #43,179 AmberAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Alkindus No.3

Alkindus Fragrances

5.001 votes

Rank #47,832 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alkindus No.3 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Smooth Amber
Choose it for a amber and animalic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Alkindus No.3
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Smooth Amber1/4

Alkindus No.33/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alkindus No.3
Sillage & projection: Alkindus No.3
Value for money: Alkindus No.3
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Smooth Amber

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Smooth AmberBath & Body Works

Alkindus No.3Alkindus Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 73%Had 12%Want 16%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

56%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAlkindus No.3

SillageAlkindus No.3

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value100

Category winnerAlkindus No.3Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

animalic83%

citrus65%

white floral48%

powdery30%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

patchouli77%

lavender69%

amber61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, amber and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmberNeroli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Amalfi LemonLavenderCoriander

Heart

NeroliAfrican Orange Flower

Base

AmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAmber and Neroli. 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

Fall92

Winter83

Day100

Night83

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex16

Women11

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,179

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,832

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSmooth AmberHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Smooth Amber by Bath & Body Works opens with a warm, resinous glow that sits close to the skin. This Oriental fragrance for men focuses on a blend of sweet amber, grounded dried woods, and a hint of fresh neroli. It creates a natural, rustic feel, making it a reliable choice for casual, everyday wear throughout the co…

Reviews →

Alkindus No.3 by Alkindus Fragrances is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Alkindus No.3 was launched in 2021. Top notes are Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Coriander; middle notes are Neroli and African Orange Flower; base notes are Amber and Patchouli.

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, Smooth Amber or Alkindus No.3?

Alkindus No.3 takes 3 of 4 categories. Smooth Amber is rated 4.22/5 from 18 votes; Alkindus No.3 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Smooth Amber for a amber and animalic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Alkindus No.3 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Smooth Amber or Alkindus No.3?

Alkindus No.3 lasts longest (Alkindus No.3 100/100, Smooth Amber 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Smooth Amber or Alkindus No.3?

Alkindus No.3 projects furthest (Alkindus No.3 100/100, Smooth Amber 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Smooth Amber and Alkindus No.3 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and white floral accords. Common notes include Amber and Neroli.

Is Smooth Amber or Alkindus No.3 better for summer or winter?

Smooth Amber suits daytime wear; Alkindus No.3 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Smooth Amber and Alkindus No.3?

Smooth Amber features Amber and Neroli. Alkindus No.3 has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Coriander, heart notes of Neroli and African Orange Flower, a base of Amber and Patchouli.