Fragrance comparison

Amabile vs Mindset

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 555 ratings analysed

Amabile

Xerjoff

3.19479 votes

Rank #15,438 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Mindset

Maison Alhambra

3.9476 votes

Rank #9,118 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mindset takes 5 of 7 categories.

Amabile
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Mindset
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Amabile2/7

Mindset5/7

Ratings & consensus: Mindset
Community sentiment: Mindset
Longevity: Amabile
Sillage & projection: Amabile
Value for money: Mindset
Versatility: Mindset
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mindset

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmabileXerjoff

MindsetMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.19/ 5 · 479 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.94/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 44%Had 5%Want 51%

Category winnerMindsetRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

23%Like

18%Ok

21%Dislike

15%Hate

479 votes

56%Love

28%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

6%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerMindsetMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAmabile

SillageAmabile

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value86

Category winnerMindsetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

woody69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

white floral86%

fresh spicy72%

patchouli58%

woody44%

sweet30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green AppleAmalfi LemonCalabrian bergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

Guatemalan CardamomPink PepperJasmine

Base

Mexican VanillaWhite MuskAtlas CedarPatchouli

Top

Calabrian bergamotBergamot

Heart

Orange Blossom

Base

PatchouliAmbrofix™

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Orange Blossom and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer91

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMindsetMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex61

Women23

Men84

Unisex15

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,438

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews54

Overall rank#9,118

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerMindsetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Xerjoff Amabile opens with an energetic clash of sour green apple, Amalfi lemon, and Calabrian bergamot. Rather than settling into a simple citrus splash, perfumer Chris Maurice pushes warm Guatemalan cardamom and pink pepper into the heart, creating a dry aromatic tension. The dry-down shifts away from the sharp tart…

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Mindset by Maison Alhambra is a citrus-forward, woody musk fragrance released in 2025. It leans heavily on crisp Calabrian bergamot, transitioning into a floral heart of orange blossom. The base relies on patchouli and Ambrofix for a modern, clean structure. This scent is suited for daily wear, providing a polished an…

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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, Amabile or Mindset?

Mindset takes 5 of 7 categories. Amabile is rated 3.19/5 from 479 votes; Mindset is rated 3.94/5 from 76 votes. Choose Amabile for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Mindset for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Amabile or Mindset?

Amabile lasts longest (Amabile 70/100, Mindset 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amabile or Mindset?

Amabile projects furthest (Amabile 61/100, Mindset 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amabile and Mindset smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Orange Blossom and Patchouli.

Is Amabile or Mindset better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amabile is the stronger pick. For winter, Mindset is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amabile and Mindset?

Amabile has top notes of Green Apple, Amalfi Lemon, Calabrian bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Guatemalan Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Jasmine, a base of Mexican Vanilla, White Musk, Atlas Cedar and Patchouli. Mindset has top notes of Calabrian bergamot and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli and Ambrofix™.