Fragrance comparison

#Swag vs Amber Is Great

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 231 ratings analysed

#Swag

BENCH/PH

4.405 votes

Rank #37,862 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Amber Is Great

Zimaya

4.09226 votes

Rank #4,370 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber Is Great takes 3 of 4 categories.

#Swag
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Amber Is Great
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

#Swag1/4

Amber Is Great3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amber Is Great
Sillage & projection: #Swag
Value for money: Amber Is Great
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amber Is Great

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

#SwagBENCH/PH

Amber Is GreatZimaya

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

4.09/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 54%Had 9%Want 37%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

39%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

226 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAmber Is Great

Sillage#Swag

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value84

Category winnerAmber Is GreatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus83%

fresh65%

fresh spicy48%

aromatic30%

amber100%

citrus86%

sweet72%

animalic58%

woody44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Aromatic NotesWoodsy NotesCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Sweet NotesCitrusesWoodsy NotesSaffron

Heart

AmberOrangeAromatic NotesLemon Peel

Base

AmbergrisSpicy Notesoak moss

InformationalShared notesAromatic Notes, Woodsy Notes and Citruses. 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

Summer25

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter94

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men25

Unisex57

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,862

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#4,370

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerAmber Is GreatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

#Swag by BENCH/PH is a straightforward woody aromatic scent that lands on the skin with crisp citrus and clean woods. Launched in 2016, this unisex fragrance aims for a casual, everyday vibe. It works well for those who prefer an unassuming profile for office settings or morning errands when you just need a quick, fre…

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Zimaya Amber Is Great pairs sharp lemon peel and saffron with a dense, resinous amber core. It opens with bright citruses before settling into sweet woodsy notes and salted ambergris. Designed for cool autumn afternoons and early spring evenings, it projects a clean, warm sillage that cuts through crisp air without tu…

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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, #Swag or Amber Is Great?

Amber Is Great takes 3 of 4 categories. #Swag is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Amber Is Great is rated 4.09/5 from 226 votes. Choose #Swag for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Amber Is Great for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, #Swag or Amber Is Great?

Amber Is Great lasts longest (Amber Is Great 65/100, #Swag 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #Swag or Amber Is Great?

#Swag projects furthest (#Swag 63/100, Amber Is Great 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #Swag and Amber Is Great smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Aromatic Notes, Woodsy Notes and Citruses.

Is #Swag or Amber Is Great better for summer or winter?

#Swag suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #Swag and Amber Is Great?

#Swag features Aromatic Notes, Woodsy Notes and Citruses. Amber Is Great has top notes of Sweet Notes, Citruses, Woodsy Notes and Saffron, heart notes of Amber, Orange, Aromatic Notes and Lemon Peel, a base of Ambergris, Spicy Notes and oak moss.