Herod
Parfums de MarlyEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
Herod vs. Kensington Amber
Is Herod better than Kensington Amber?
Herod rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
CinnamonVanillaLabdanum
vanillaambercinnamonsweetwarm spicywoodypowderybalsamic
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 Herod and Kensington Amber?
| Herod | Kensington Amber | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2018 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Olivier Pescheux | Fabrice Pellegrin |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Herod and Kensington Amber smell?
Herod
Tobacco
Vanilla
Amber
Cinnamon
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Kensington Amber
Amber
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Cinnamon
Woody
Balsamic
Citrus
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Herod and Kensington Amber share?
Top
CinnamonPepperPepperwood
Bergamot
Heart
Tobacco LeafIncenseOsmanthusLabdanum
Cinnamon
Base
VanillaIso E SuperCedarWoody NotesPatchouliMuskVetiverAmber
BenzoinLabdanumTonka BeanVanillaCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Iso E SuperPepperwoodCedarWoody Notes
Cedarwood
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
BenzoinTonka BeanVanilla
Spicy Notes
CinnamonPepper
Cinnamon
Resinous Notes
Labdanum
Labdanum
Where they fit
When and where do Herod and Kensington Amber work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Herod or Kensington Amber?
| Herod | Kensington Amber | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Herod and Kensington Amber?
Some fragrances suggest. Herod insists. The tobacco-vanilla base isn't subtle, it's the whole argument, and it wins. Sweet enough to pull people in, structured enough to keep them at a distance.Herod
Some fragrances want to fill the room. Kensington Amber would rather sit beside you. That's not a flaw, it's the whole point. The quiet confidence of old money.Kensington Amber
The hunt
Where to buy Herod and Kensington Amber
| Herod | Kensington Amber | |
|---|---|---|
| 8ml | $23.09fragrancenet | — |
| 2.5 oz | $239.36ecosmetics | — |
| 4.2 oz | $366.29ecosmetics | — |
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