Side by side

Amber vs. Squid

Amber

Giardino Benessere

Eau de Parfum2020

77^%

Very similar

Squid

Zoologist Perfumes

Eau de Parfum2019

New comparison

Is Amber better than Squid?

Squid wears longer on skin.

Why this score

Performance proximity

Accord profile overlap

Gender alignment

Musk

smokywarm spicyamberwoody

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 and Squid?

Key facts: Amber vs. Squid
	Amber	Squid
Concentration	Eau de Parfum	Eau de Parfum
Launched	2020	2019
Gender	Unisex	Unisex
Perfumer	Nadeem Crowe	Celine Barel
Best season	Fall	Summer

Scent DNA

How do Amber and Squid smell?

Amber

Smoky

Warm Spicy

Amber

Woody

Metallic

Squid

Amber

Balsamic

Aromatic

Salty

Smoky

Warm Spicy

Woody

Sweet

Shared between both fragrances

The pyramid

What notes do Amber and Squid share?

Top

Saffron

IncenseAmyl SalicylatePink Pepper

Heart

AmberSmoke

Drawing inkInkSea SaltMyrrh

Base

MuskResinous NotesTonka Bean

AmbergrisBenzoinMusk

Notes both fragrances share

Shared note families

Oriental Notes

Tonka Bean

BenzoinMyrrh

Musk

Spicy Notes

Saffron

Pink Pepper

Where they fit

When and where do Amber and Squid work?

Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter

Community taste

Which performs better, Amber or Squid?

Community verdict: Amber vs. Squid
	Amber	Squid
Score	4/5	4/5
Longevity	4-6 hours	6-10 hours
Sillage	strong	strong

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What do reviewers say about Amber and Squid?

Rook Amber doesn't whisper, it announces. The saffron sparks, smoke fills the space, and amber anchors you in warmth that commands attention without asking. This is what confidence smells like.Amber

It is not for those who want a polite office scent. For the adventurous, its strange, inky heart offers a uniquely compelling beauty that is hard to forget.Squid

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