Amber Kiso
DS&DurgaEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Amber Kiso vs. Bowmakers
Is Amber Kiso better than Bowmakers?
Bowmakers wears longer on skin, while Amber Kiso projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Cedarwood
woodyleatheraromaticamberbalsamic
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 Amber Kiso and Bowmakers?
| Amber Kiso | Bowmakers | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2013 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | David Seth Moltz | David Seth Moltz |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Amber Kiso and Bowmakers smell?
Amber Kiso
Woody
Leather
Aromatic
Smoky
Amber
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Animalic
Bowmakers
Woody
Aromatic
Amber
Leather
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Amber Kiso and Bowmakers share?
Top
IncenseSawara cypressCedarwood
Violin varnishMahoganyAir Accord
Heart
Japanese maplePatchouliIris
ColophonyCypressMaple Wood
Base
LeatherHinoki CypressOakmoss
Tree resinCedarwoodMoss
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Amber Kiso or Bowmakers?
| Amber Kiso | Bowmakers | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Amber Kiso and Bowmakers?
Amber Kiso is not a crowd-pleaser. It opens sharp, cools down into something earthy and slightly bitter, and the leather-and-hinoki drydown asks you to lean in.Amber Kiso
Bowmakers doesn't want everyone to love it. The sharp varnish opening clears the room. But for those who stay, a quiet, resinous warmth unfolds for the rest of the day.Bowmakers
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