Fragrance comparison

The Cut vs JD Fidele Ambre

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 424 ratings analysed

3 wins

The Cut

Penhaligon's

3.96414 votes

Rank #3,076 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

JD Fidele Ambre

JD Jeffrey Dame

4.2010 votes

Rank #48,212 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Cut takes 3 of 5 categories.

The Cut
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
JD Fidele Ambre
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

The Cut3/5

JD Fidele Ambre2/5

Ratings & consensus: The Cut
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: JD Fidele Ambre
Sillage & projection: The Cut
Value for money: JD Fidele Ambre
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Cut

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The CutPenhaligon's

JD Fidele AmbreJD Jeffrey Dame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 414 votes

Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 17%Had 22%Want 61%

Category winnerThe CutRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

24%Like

15%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

258 votes

60%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityJD Fidele Ambre

SillageThe Cut

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value63

Category winnerJD Fidele AmbreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

lavender58%

soft spicy44%

green30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

green69%

citrus61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Clary SageCypressLavenderCedarwoodBasilMintFir

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MintOrangeLemonLavenderClary SageBasil

Heart

GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangGardeniaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

FirPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodCedarMuskCivetBenzoin

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Lavender, Basil and Mint. 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

Summer66

Fall0

Winter43

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex37

Women1

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,076

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews100

Overall rank#48,212

PerfumerHugh Spencer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe CutHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Cut opens with mint, basil and clary sage, giving it a crisp green fougere feel that reads polished rather than old-fashioned. Lavender and woods keep it smooth, clean and easy to wear. Most feedback points to a versatile, office-friendly scent with moderate projection. The main hesitation is value, because some w…

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JD Fidele Ambre by JD Jeffrey Dame opens with a sharp burst of mint, lemon, and herbal basil that instantly cues classic barbershop grooming. The aromatic top quickly yields to a heart of geranium and jasmine, introducing a cool floral layer over a darker, earthier base. As the fragrance settles, warm amber undertones…

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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, The Cut or JD Fidele Ambre?

The Cut takes 3 of 5 categories. The Cut is rated 3.96/5 from 414 votes; JD Fidele Ambre is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose The Cut for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose JD Fidele Ambre for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Cut or JD Fidele Ambre?

JD Fidele Ambre lasts longest (JD Fidele Ambre 84/100, The Cut 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Cut or JD Fidele Ambre?

The Cut projects furthest (The Cut 59/100, JD Fidele Ambre 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Cut and JD Fidele Ambre smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Lavender, Basil and Mint.

Is The Cut or JD Fidele Ambre better for summer or winter?

JD Fidele Ambre suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Cut and JD Fidele Ambre?

The Cut features Clary Sage, Cypress, Lavender, Cedarwood and Basil. JD Fidele Ambre has top notes of Mint, Orange, Lemon and Lavender, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Gardenia, a base of Fir, Patchouli, Vetiver and Sandalwood.