Fragrance comparison

Sync vs Ambre Antique

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

Sync

Denim

2.754 votes

Rank #68,041 CitrusWhite Floral

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62%scent match

Closely related

Ambre Antique

Ava Luxe

3.867 votes

Rank #56,811 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Sync
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ambre Antique
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Sync1/3

Ambre Antique1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sync
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ambre Antique

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SyncDenim

Ambre AntiqueAva Luxe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 10%Had 6%Want 84%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

43%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate44

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySync

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral86%

fresh72%

woody58%

vanilla44%

powdery30%

woody100%

citrus92%

yellow floral84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

vanilla61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both citrus, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Citruses

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomVanilla

Base4-6 hrs

AmberSandalwoodVetiverPatchouli

Top

CitrusesRed Berries

Heart

Ylang-YlangOrange BlossomRoseIris

Base

VetiverAmberVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Orange Blossom, Vanilla and Amber. Durations are only published for Sync, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 45%Work 31%Date 14%Party 10%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,041

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,811

PerfumerSerena Ava Franco

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmbre AntiqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim Sync takes an unusual path for a drugstore men's fragrance. The opening smells brisk. A sharp burst of tart citruses clears the air immediately, carrying a slight flash of rubbing alcohol that settles within three minutes. Once that initial blast calms, creamy jasmine and orange blossom emerge to soften the edge…

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Ambre Antique is a warm unisex amber with a bright citrus and red berry opening, then a floral heart of ylang-ylang, orange blossom, rose, and iris. The base is the main story: amber, vanilla, sandalwood, and vetiver give it a sweet, woody, softly powdery finish. It suits shoppers who want an indie amber that feels fl…

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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, Sync or Ambre Antique?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Sync is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes; Ambre Antique is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Sync for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ambre Antique for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sync or Ambre Antique?

Sync lasts longest (Sync 70/100, Ambre Antique 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sync or Ambre Antique?

Projection is very close: Sync 50/100, Ambre Antique 50/100 for sillage.

Do Sync and Ambre Antique smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Citruses, Orange Blossom, Vanilla and Amber.

Is Sync or Ambre Antique better for summer or winter?

Sync suits daytime wear; Ambre Antique suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sync and Ambre Antique?

Sync has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Vanilla, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli. Ambre Antique has top notes of Citruses and Red Berries, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom, Rose and Iris, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood.