Fragrance comparison

Ama vs L'ile Bleue

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

Ama

Neadea

3.605 votes

Rank #55,500 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

L'ile Bleue

Manuel Canovas

3.6721 votes

Rank #24,803 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'ile Bleue takes 2 of 4 categories.

Ama
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
L'ile Bleue
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ama1/4

L'ile Bleue2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ama
Sillage & projection: L'ile Bleue
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'ile Bleue

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AmaNeadea

L'ile BleueManuel Canovas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

3.67/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 37%Had 15%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

19%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAma

SillageL'ile Bleue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber92%

woody84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

citrus100%

rose92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

woody69%

white floral61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Egyptian JasmineIrisPeonyCalabrian bergamotSicilian LemonSage

Heart

Indonesian Patchouli LeafSandalwoodAmyrisAtlas Cedar

Base

VanillaSiam BenzoinTonka BeanWhite MuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

Turkish RoseSageSicilian MandarinOrangePeachBergamotSicilian LemonApricot

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliLily-of-the-ValleySandalwood

Base5-7 hrs

White MuskSiam BenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Sicilian Lemon, Sage and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for L'ile Bleue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring88

Summer100

Fall63

Winter38

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,500

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#24,803

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerL'ile BleueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Neadea Ama opens with bright Calabrian bergamot, lemon, and powdery iris before settling into a warm base of vanilla, tonka bean, and patchouli. Formulated as an extrait de parfum, it projects softly during cool autumn evenings, intimate dinners, and tailored late-season evening events or gala occasions.

Reviews →

The lemon hits immediately. Then Sicilian mandarin and herbal sage take over with a bracing splash of energy. You will notice a brief solvent lift during the first three minutes before the perfume oils settle into your warm skin. Crisp lily-of-the-valley, ripe apricot, and Turkish rose balance the citrus with an unden…

Reviews →

InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ama or L'ile Bleue?

L'ile Bleue takes 2 of 4 categories. Ama is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; L'ile Bleue is rated 3.67/5 from 21 votes. Choose Ama for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose L'ile Bleue for a citrus and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ama or L'ile Bleue?

Ama lasts longest (Ama 65/100, L'ile Bleue 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ama or L'ile Bleue?

L'ile Bleue projects furthest (L'ile Bleue 55/100, Ama 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ama and L'ile Bleue smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian Lemon, Sage and Sandalwood.

Is Ama or L'ile Bleue better for summer or winter?

Ama suits day or night wear; L'ile Bleue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ama and L'ile Bleue?

Ama has top notes of Egyptian Jasmine, Iris, Peony and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Sandalwood, Amyris and Atlas Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Siam Benzoin, Tonka Bean and White Musk. L'ile Bleue has top notes of Turkish Rose, Sage, Sicilian Mandarin and Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Lily-of-the-Valley and Sandalwood, a base of White Musk, Siam Benzoin and Amber.