Fragrance comparison

Vesper vs Ambre Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 61 ratings analysed

Vesper

Miraj

4.4825 votes

Rank #30,285 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

5 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 5 of 7 categories.

Vesper
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ambre Noir
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Vesper2/7

Ambre Noir5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VesperMiraj

Ambre NoirJinkoh Store

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 49%Had 8%Want 43%

4.56/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 28%Had 13%Want 60%

Category winnerAmbre NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

72%Love

16%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

61%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerAmbre NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Noir

SillageAmbre Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value53

Category winnerVesperBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy90%

woody80%

vanilla70%

citrus60%

leather50%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

sweet83%

balsamic74%

fruity65%

woody56%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CloveBlood OrangeBasil

Heart

LeatherTonkaSteam AccordPatchouli

Base

BenzoinCedarwoodGuaiac WoodVetiver

Top

CloveHeliotropeCinnamonBergamotCardamomBark

Heart

ApricotPlumDried PlumCarnationPowdery NotesRoseDried FruitsDates

Base

Peru BalsamAmberMyrrhAmbergrisMuskVanillaOpoponaxSpanish Labdanum

InformationalShared notesClove. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring26

Summer22

Fall100

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring35

Summer20

Fall90

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerVesperMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men58

Unisex42

Women0

Men30

Unisex61

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,285

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerAmbre NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vesper by Miraj opens with a bold contrast of sharp clove, bitter blood orange, and dark basil. Built by perfumer Luca Maffei, this 2024 oriental woody release settles quickly into a heart of supple leather, tonka absolute, and a humid steam accord that keeps the composition balanced. As the fragrance warms on skin, …

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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, Vesper or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir takes 5 of 7 categories. Vesper is rated 4.48/5 from 25 votes; Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes. Choose Vesper for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ambre Noir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vesper or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 91/100, Vesper 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vesper or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Vesper 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vesper and Ambre Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Clove.

Is Vesper or Ambre Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vesper is the stronger pick. For winter, Vesper is the stronger pick. Vesper suits evening wear; Ambre Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vesper and Ambre Noir?

Vesper has top notes of Clove, Blood Orange and Basil, heart notes of Leather, Tonka, Steam Accord and Patchouli, a base of Benzoin, Cedarwood, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver. 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.