Fragrance comparison

Utopia vs Ambre Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 38 ratings analysed

Utopia

Mykonos

4.002 votes

Rank #55,947 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ambre Noir

Jinkoh Store

4.5636 votes

Rank #7,716 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Noir takes 4 of 4 categories.

Utopia
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ambre Noir
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Utopia0/4

Ambre Noir4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

UtopiaMykonos

Ambre NoirJinkoh Store

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 60%Had 20%Want 20%

4.56/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 28%Had 13%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

61%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Noir

SillageAmbre Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value53

Category winnerAmbre NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

sweet83%

balsamic74%

fruity65%

woody56%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both fruity, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fruity NotesGrapefruitBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

PatchouliRaspberryJasmineApricotRoseLily

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodVanillaAmberMusk

Top

CloveHeliotropeCinnamonBergamotCardamomBark

Heart

ApricotPlumDried PlumCarnationPowdery NotesRoseDried FruitsDates

Base

Peru BalsamAmberMyrrhAmbergrisMuskVanillaOpoponaxSpanish Labdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apricot, Rose and Vanilla. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring35

Summer20

Fall90

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men30

Unisex61

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,947

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#7,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerAmbre NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Utopia by Mykonos opens bright and juicy, with grapefruit, bergamot, orange and lemon giving it a clean citrus lift before softer florals and fruit come through. The drydown looks smoother and creamier, with vanilla, musk, sandalwood and cedarwood adding warmth. It suits shoppers who want a fruity floral that feels e…

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Ambre Noir by Jinkoh Store opens with a dark, mouthwatering rush of simmered plum jam, spicy clove, and warm cinnamon. Rather than smelling like a dusty spice cabinet, the top notes sparkle with zesty bergamot and a velvety, almond-like heliotrope petal texture. As the fragrance warms on your skin, a feast of sticky d…

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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, Utopia or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir takes 4 of 4 categories. Utopia is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes. Choose Utopia for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ambre Noir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Utopia or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 91/100, Utopia 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Utopia or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Utopia 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Utopia and Ambre Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apricot, Rose and Vanilla.

Is Utopia or Ambre Noir better for summer or winter?

Utopia suits daytime wear; Ambre Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Utopia and Ambre Noir?

Utopia has top notes of Fruity Notes, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Raspberry, Jasmine and Apricot, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vanilla and Amber. Ambre Noir has top notes of Clove, Heliotrope, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Apricot, Plum, Dried Plum and Carnation, a base of Peru Balsam, Amber, Myrrh and Ambergris.