Fragrance comparison

Sync Man vs Amber

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 133 ratings analysed

Sync Man

Puma

3.8261 votes

Rank #26,283 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Amber

Mahogany

3.9072 votes

Rank #10,324 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber takes 5 of 7 categories.

Sync Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Amber
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Sync Man1/7

Amber5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sync ManPuma

AmberMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 33%Had 55%Want 12%

3.90/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 47%Had 24%Want 29%

Category winnerAmberRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

69%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

29%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerSync ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAmber

SillageAmber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

woody70%

lavender60%

green50%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

amber77%

white floral69%

woody61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-25 mins

LimeGreen NotesBergamot

Heart1.5-3 hrs

LavenderGeraniumRosemary

Base3-5 hrs

AmberCedarGuaiac Wood

Top

LavenderMintPomeloBergamotLime

Heart

Orange BlossomNutmegGeraniumCardamom

Base

AmberGuaiac WoodSandalwoodMuskTeak WoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Lavender and Geranium. Durations are only published for Sync Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter74

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmberMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 49%Work 30%Date 12%Party 9%

Men52

Unisex43

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,283

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#10,324

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerAmberHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puma Sync Man opens with an energetic jolt of sharp lime, bitter bergamot, and crushed green leaves. The alcohol lift clears within two minutes, revealing a clean aromatic core of lavender, garden rosemary, and spicy geranium. It is breezy, straightforward, and unapologetically light. As the citrus sparkle settles, a …

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Amber by Mahogany is an aromatic fougere that relies on clean lavender and cool mint to balance a warm, wood-heavy base. It works exceptionally well as a casual daytime scent for spring, offering a crisp profile that transitions into a subtle, dry teak and guaiac wood hum on the skin.

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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 Man or Amber?

Amber takes 5 of 7 categories. Sync Man is rated 3.82/5 from 61 votes; Amber is rated 3.90/5 from 72 votes. Choose Sync Man for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Amber for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Sync Man or Amber?

Amber lasts longest (Amber 73/100, Sync Man 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sync Man or Amber?

Amber projects furthest (Amber 69/100, Sync Man 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sync Man and Amber smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Sync Man or Amber better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sync Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Amber is the stronger pick. Sync Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sync Man and Amber?

Sync Man has top notes of Lime, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Rosemary, a base of Amber, Cedar and Guaiac Wood. Amber has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Pomelo and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Nutmeg, Geranium and Cardamom, a base of Amber, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Musk.