Fragrance comparison

Substance vs TriBeCa Swarovski

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

Substance

Brocard

3.754 votes

Rank #59,989 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

TriBeCa Swarovski

Bond No 9

3.5812 votes

Rank #57,984 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

TriBeCa Swarovski takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Substance1/4

TriBeCa Swarovski3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SubstanceBrocard

TriBeCa SwarovskiBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 32%Had 5%Want 63%

3.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 37%Had 2%Want 61%

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

50%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

25%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityTriBeCa Swarovski

SillageTriBeCa Swarovski

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value25

Category winnerSubstanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky83%

woody65%

marine48%

aromatic30%

woody100%

amber92%

nutty84%

caramel77%

mossy69%

sweet61%

Scent match40%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–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,989

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,984

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTriBeCa SwarovskiHigher 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 Swarovski opens with a toasted hazelnut and cacao effect, then settles into a smooth woody amber with caramel warmth and a light mossy edge. It reads like a polished gourmand-leaning unisex scent, sweeter in the opening than the dry-down. This is likely to suit shoppers who enjoy modern woody gourmands with te…

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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 Swarovski?

TriBeCa Swarovski takes 3 of 4 categories. Substance is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; TriBeCa Swarovski is rated 3.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose Substance for a amber and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose TriBeCa Swarovski for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Substance or TriBeCa Swarovski?

TriBeCa Swarovski lasts longest (TriBeCa Swarovski 68/100, Substance 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Substance or TriBeCa Swarovski?

TriBeCa Swarovski projects furthest (TriBeCa Swarovski 50/100, Substance 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Substance and TriBeCa Swarovski smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Ambroxan and Cedar.

Is Substance or TriBeCa Swarovski better for summer or winter?

TriBeCa Swarovski suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Substance and TriBeCa Swarovski?

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