Spicy Mimosa vs Ambre Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ambre Noir takes 4 of 5 categories.
Spicy MimosaChoose it for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ambre NoirChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Spicy Mimosa1/5
Ambre Noir4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Ambre Noir
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ambre Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Ambre Noir
- Value for money
- Spicy Mimosa
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ambre Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Spicy MimosaDossierAmbre NoirJinkoh StoreWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 51%Had 9%Want 40%
4.56/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 28%Had 13%Want 60%
Category winnerAmbre NoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
33%Like
24%Ok
0%Dislike
5%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
61%Love
33%Like
6%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
36 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmbre Noir
SillageAmbre Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSpicy MimosaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
warm spicy92%
vanilla84%
woody77%
floral69%
rose61%
amber100%
warm spicy91%
sweet83%
balsamic74%
fruity65%
woody56%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
CardamomMimosa
Heart2-4 hrs
HeliotropeRose
Base6-8 hrs
SandalwoodTonka Bean
Top
CloveHeliotropeCinnamonBergamotCardamomBark
Heart
ApricotPlumDried PlumCarnationPowdery NotesRoseDried FruitsDates
Base
Peru BalsamAmberMyrrhAmbergrisMuskVanillaOpoponaxSpanish Labdanum
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Heliotrope and Rose. Durations are only published for Spicy Mimosa, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring91
Summer36
Fall100
Winter82
Day100
Night67
Spring35
Summer20
Fall90
Winter100
Day63
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#50,252
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#7,716
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerAmbre NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSpicy Mimosa by Dossier opens with a brisk, aromatic pinch of crushed cardamom pod wrapped around golden, fluffy mimosa blossoms. Rather than turning sticky or syrupy, the yellow florals unfold with a soft almond-like creaminess driven by heliotrope petals and a dewy touch of rose. As the scent settles onto skin, warm…
Reviews →Ambre Noir by Jinkoh Store opens with a dark, mouthwatering rush of simmered plum jam, spicy clove, and warm cinnamon. Rather than smelling like a dusty spice cabinet, the top notes sparkle with zesty bergamot and a velvety, almond-like heliotrope petal texture. As the fragrance warms on your skin, a feast of sticky d…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Spicy Mimosa or Ambre Noir?
Ambre Noir takes 4 of 5 categories. Spicy Mimosa is rated 4.00/5 from 21 votes; Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes. Choose Spicy Mimosa for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ambre Noir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Spicy Mimosa or Ambre Noir?
Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 91/100, Spicy Mimosa 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Spicy Mimosa or Ambre Noir?
Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Spicy Mimosa 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Spicy Mimosa and Ambre Noir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Heliotrope and Rose.
Is Spicy Mimosa or Ambre Noir better for summer or winter?
Spicy Mimosa suits daytime wear; Ambre Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Spicy Mimosa and Ambre Noir?
Spicy Mimosa has top notes of Cardamom and Mimosa, heart notes of Heliotrope and Rose, a base of Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Ambre Noir has top notes of Clove, Heliotrope, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Apricot, Plum, Dried Plum and Carnation, a base of Peru Balsam, Amber, Myrrh and Ambergris.
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