Fragrance comparison

True Values For Him vs Amber Alive

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 42 ratings analysed

True Values For Him

Tom Tailor

3.4020 votes

Rank #62,992 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Amber Alive

Rasasi

4.6822 votes

Rank #11,886 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber Alive takes 5 of 5 categories.

True Values For Him
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Amber Alive
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

True Values For Him0/5

Amber Alive5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

True Values For HimTom Tailor

Amber AliveRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 50%Had 35%Want 15%

4.68/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 35%Had 6%Want 59%

Category winnerAmber AliveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

20%Like

55%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

82%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityAmber Alive

SillageAmber Alive

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value83

Category winnerAmber AliveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

camphor70%

fresh spicy60%

lavender50%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

rose84%

citrus77%

amber69%

herbal61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamot

Heart

EucalyptusLavenderTarragonGeranium

Base

SandalwoodCedarMuskPatchouliTonka BeanMoss

Top

LemonLavenderArtemisiaPineTarragon

Heart

Black PepperRose OilGeraniumLeatherClove

Base

AmberMossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Lavender, Tarragon and Geranium. 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

Summer33

Fall78

Winter56

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer92

Fall92

Winter100

Day100

Night93

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex0

Women6

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,992

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,886

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerAmber AliveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tom Tailor True Values For Him opens with a bright splash of lemon and bergamot, bringing a clean, citrusy sharpness that feels immediate and refreshing. As the initial zest subsides, the heart introduces a prominent eucalyptus and lavender blend, creating a cool, herbal structure that sits somewhere between a classic…

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Amber Alive by Rasasi is a sharp, aromatic fougere that lands firmly in classic, mature territory. It features a punchy citrus and pine opening that settles into a spicy, leathery heart. This is a scent for men who appreciate a traditional, masculine edge, grounded by an earthy amber and patchouli base that lingers al…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, True Values For Him or Amber Alive?

Amber Alive takes 5 of 5 categories. True Values For Him is rated 3.40/5 from 20 votes; Amber Alive is rated 4.68/5 from 22 votes. Choose True Values For Him for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Amber Alive for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, True Values For Him or Amber Alive?

Amber Alive lasts longest (Amber Alive 74/100, True Values For Him 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, True Values For Him or Amber Alive?

Amber Alive projects furthest (Amber Alive 70/100, True Values For Him 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do True Values For Him and Amber Alive smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lavender, Tarragon and Geranium.

Is True Values For Him or Amber Alive better for summer or winter?

True Values For Him suits daytime wear; Amber Alive suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in True Values For Him and Amber Alive?

True Values For Him has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Eucalyptus, Lavender, Tarragon and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk and Patchouli. Amber Alive has top notes of Lemon, Lavender, Artemisia and Pine, heart notes of Black Pepper, Rose Oil, Geranium and Leather, a base of Amber, Moss and Patchouli.