Fragrance comparison

Substance vs TriBeCa

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 1,128 ratings analysed

Substance

Brocard

3.754 votes

Rank #59,989 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

TriBeCa

Bond No 9

3.981,124 votes

Rank #3,748 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

TriBeCa takes 3 of 4 categories.

Substance
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
TriBeCa
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Substance1/4

TriBeCa3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SubstanceBrocard

TriBeCaBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 32%Had 5%Want 63%

3.98/ 5 · 1,124 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

25%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

53%Love

24%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

985 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTriBeCa

SillageTriBeCa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value27

Category winnerSubstanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky83%

woody65%

marine48%

aromatic30%

amber100%

woody92%

caramel84%

nutty77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmbroxanCedarSea Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

HazelnutCacao

Heart

Jasmine SambacCedar

Base

AmbroxanCaramelMoss

InformationalShared notesAmbroxan and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring61

Summer37

Fall100

Winter95

Day89

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men7

Unisex42

Women51

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,989

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,748

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews40

Category winnerTriBeCaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Substance by Brocard opens with a crisp wave of sea notes that carries a distinct salty kick. At its core, ambroxan delivers a warm, skin-like amber accord supported by dry cedar shavings. As the bright maritime opening settles, a smoky musky quality emerges, turning the salty breeze into a quiet mineral woodiness. Th…

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TriBeCa is a smooth amber gourmand with hazelnut, cacao and caramel over a woody, musky base. It opens sweet and nutty, then settles into an airy amber-wood glow that many wearers find addictive rather than heavy. It suits cooler weather especially well, though its lighter texture can make it easier to wear year round…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Substance or TriBeCa?

TriBeCa takes 3 of 4 categories. Substance is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; TriBeCa is rated 3.98/5 from 1,124 votes. Choose Substance for a amber and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose TriBeCa for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Substance or TriBeCa?

TriBeCa lasts longest (TriBeCa 74/100, Substance 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Substance or TriBeCa?

TriBeCa projects furthest (TriBeCa 63/100, Substance 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Substance and TriBeCa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Ambroxan and Cedar.

Is Substance or TriBeCa better for summer or winter?

TriBeCa suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Substance and TriBeCa?

Substance features Ambroxan, Cedar and Sea Notes. TriBeCa has top notes of Hazelnut and Cacao, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac and Cedar, a base of Ambroxan, Caramel and Moss.