Black Amber
AgonistEau de Parfum2011
Side by side
Black Amber vs. Velvet Amber Sun
Is Black Amber better than Velvet Amber Sun?
Velvet Amber Sun projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
LabdanumPatchouliVanillaSandalwood
amberwoodybalsamicwarm spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Black Amber and Velvet Amber Sun?
| Black Amber | Velvet Amber Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2011 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Fabrice Pellegrin | Frank Voelkl |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Black Amber and Velvet Amber Sun smell?
Black Amber
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Smoky
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Velvet Amber Sun
Amber
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Balsamic
Woody
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Black Amber and Velvet Amber Sun share?
Top
LabdanumSeaweedDavana
Black PepperCinnamonBergamot
Heart
IncenseCedarJava VetiverTobacco Blossom
VanillaYlang-YlangSmoke
Base
AmbergrisStyraxPatchouliVanillaSandalwood
FrankincenseAmberSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumOud
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Resinous Notes
StyraxLabdanum
FrankincenseLabdanum
Woody Notes
CedarSandalwood
SandalwoodOud
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Black Amber and Velvet Amber Sun work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Black Amber or Velvet Amber Sun?
| Black Amber | Velvet Amber Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Black Amber and Velvet Amber Sun?
Amber can go syrupy, synthetic, or loud. Black Amber does none of that. It's thick and resinous but wears close, almost intimate. The seaweed keeps it honest.Black Amber
The frankincense and oud in the base give Velvet Amber Sun real staying power. It's bold enough to turn heads, but the vanilla and amber keep it from being aggressive. Smell it before you commit.Velvet Amber Sun
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