Fragrance comparison

Vespree vs Amber By Nino

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

4 wins

Vespree

Bienaimé

4.3312 votes

Rank #18,891 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Amber By Nino

Nino Amaddeo

3.5012 votes

Rank #44,559 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vespree takes 4 of 4 categories.

Vespree
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Amber By Nino
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Vespree4/4

Amber By Nino0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VespreeBienaimé

Amber By NinoNino Amaddeo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

3.50/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 23%Had 15%Want 62%

Category winnerVespreeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

17%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityVespree

SillageVespree

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value60

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody86%

warm spicy72%

vanilla58%

balsamic44%

earthy30%

amber100%

musky92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both warm spicy and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliFougère AccordCedarVanillaBenzoinAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Floral NotesOzonic notesTonka BeanGeranium

Heart

AmberSpicesBenzoinSandalwood

Base

MuskVanillaCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Cedar, Vanilla and Benzoin. 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

Night–

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men20

Unisex40

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,891

PerfumerMarie Schnirer

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#44,559

PerfumerNino Amaddeo

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerVespreeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vespree by Bienaimé is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. This is a new fragrance. Vespree was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Marie Schnirer. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly.

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Amber By Nino opens with fresh ozonic notes and crisp geranium before settling into a warm core of benzoin and sandalwood. Vanilla, patchouli, and soft musk stay close to the skin during cold autumn afternoons. Designed by perfumer Nino Amaddeo, this scent delivers a powdery amber profile without feeling heavy or suff…

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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, Vespree or Amber By Nino?

Vespree takes 4 of 4 categories. Vespree is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes; Amber By Nino is rated 3.50/5 from 12 votes. Choose Vespree for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Amber By Nino for a amber and musky character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vespree or Amber By Nino?

Vespree lasts longest (Vespree 78/100, Amber By Nino 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vespree or Amber By Nino?

Vespree projects furthest (Vespree 72/100, Amber By Nino 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vespree and Amber By Nino smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Cedar, Vanilla and Benzoin.

Is Vespree or Amber By Nino better for summer or winter?

Vespree suits daytime wear; Amber By Nino suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vespree and Amber By Nino?

Vespree features Patchouli, Fougère Accord, Cedar, Vanilla and Benzoin. Amber By Nino has top notes of Floral Notes, Ozonic notes, Tonka Bean and Geranium, heart notes of Amber, Spices, Benzoin and Sandalwood, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Cedar and Patchouli.