Frangipani vs Black Amber

Shared character

Both Frangipani and Black Amber belong to the Ambery (Oriental) fragrance family and share a composition of vanilla, guaiac wood, plum, and pear.

How they differ

Frangipani features floral accords with notes of orange blossom and lily of the valley. Black Amber is characterized by woody, powdery, and warm spicy accords, utilizing notes of lemon, bergamot, cedarwood, sandalwood, vetiver, amber, patchouli, cinnamon, cypriol, oud, and honey.

Who each suits

Frangipani suits those who prefer floral profiles. Black Amber suits those who prefer woody, warm spicy, and ambery profiles.