Fragrance comparison

Timeless vs Amber

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 339 ratings analysed

4 wins

Timeless

Clive Christian

4.38267 votes

Rank #27,256 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Amber

Mahogany

3.9072 votes

Rank #10,834 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Timeless takes 4 of 7 categories.

Timeless
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Amber
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Timeless4/7

Amber3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TimelessClive Christian

AmberMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 267 votes

Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%

3.90/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 47%Had 24%Want 29%

Category winnerTimelessRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

22%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

267 votes

29%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerTimelessMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTimeless

SillageAmber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price value79

Category winnerAmberBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

green70%

fresh60%

lavender50%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

amber77%

white floral69%

woody61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

LimeBitter OrangeGinger

Heart3 to 5 hours

MintLavenderCorianderNutmeg

Base5 to 8 hours

VetiverMuskAmberLeather

Top

LavenderMintPomeloBergamotLime

Heart

Orange BlossomNutmegGeraniumCardamom

Base

AmberGuaiac WoodSandalwoodMuskTeak WoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesLime, Mint, Lavender and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Timeless, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall58

Winter23

Day100

Night45

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter74

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTimelessMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex24

Women3

Men52

Unisex43

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,256

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,834

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerAmberHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Timeless by Clive Christian delivers an invigorating twist on the traditional cologne structure, built with a rich 25 percent oil concentration. The opening hits with sharp lime, tart bitter orange, and the zesty bite of fresh ginger. As the bright citrus settles, an aromatic heart of cool mint, clean lavender, herbal…

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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, Timeless or Amber?

Timeless takes 4 of 7 categories. Timeless is rated 4.38/5 from 267 votes; Amber is rated 3.90/5 from 72 votes. Choose Timeless for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Amber for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Timeless or Amber?

Timeless lasts longest (Timeless 77/100, Amber 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Timeless or Amber?

Amber projects furthest (Amber 69/100, Timeless 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Timeless and Amber smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Mint, Lavender and Nutmeg.

Is Timeless or Amber better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Timeless and Amber?

Timeless has top notes of Lime, Bitter Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Mint, Lavender, Coriander and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Amber and Leather. 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.