Fragrance comparison

Amalaya vs #Self[ie] Yellow UZ

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

Amalaya

Parfums d'Elmar

3.7827 votes

Rank #43,061 WoodyWarm Spicy

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30%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

#Self[ie] Yellow UZ

Água de Cheiro

4.5315 votes

Rank #39,178 CitrusMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

#Self[ie] Yellow UZ takes 3 of 5 categories.

Amalaya
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
#Self[ie] Yellow UZ
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Amalaya2/5

#Self[ie] Yellow UZ3/5

Ratings & consensus: #Self[ie] Yellow UZ
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amalaya
Sillage & projection: Amalaya
Value for money: #Self[ie] Yellow UZ
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: #Self[ie] Yellow UZ

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmalayaParfums d'Elmar

#Self[ie] Yellow UZÁgua de Cheiro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%

4.53/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 63%Had 8%Want 29%

Category winner#Self[ie] Yellow UZRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

19%Hate

27 votes

53%Love

47%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAmalaya

SillageAmalaya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value71

Category winner#Self[ie] Yellow UZBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy91%

aromatic83%

cinnamon74%

musky65%

powdery56%

citrus100%

musky92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both musky and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Ceylon CinnamonAmyrisBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasmineViolet

Base7-10+ hrs

MuskAmbrox SuperAustralian SandalwoodHaitian VetiverMossPatchouli

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeWatery NotesAmbrette (Musk Mallow)GrapefruitCeylon CinnamonCoriander Extract

Heart

JasmineVioletPeony

Base

MossMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCeylon Cinnamon, Bergamot, Jasmine and Violet. Durations are only published for Amalaya, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring77

Summer100

Fall38

Winter15

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex38

Women38

Men8

Unisex62

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,061

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#39,178

PerfumerThierry Bessard

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner#Self[ie] Yellow UZHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums d'Elmar Amalaya opens with a quick spark of zesty bergamot backed by dry Ceylon cinnamon and balsamic amyris. The first spray leaves a visible sheen of perfume oil on the skin. Give it ninety seconds. The initial alcohol flash burns off rapidly to reveal a soft heart of creamy ylang-ylang, powdery violet, and …

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#Self[ie] Yellow UZ by Água de Cheiro brings a bright citrus and floral experience designed for everyday wear. Launched in 2020, this unisex fragrance centers on a crisp blend of bergamot, mandarin orange, and delicate peony. It feels clean and accessible, making it a reliable choice for casual daytime outings in warm…

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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, Amalaya or #Self[ie] Yellow UZ?

#Self[ie] Yellow UZ takes 3 of 5 categories. Amalaya is rated 3.78/5 from 27 votes; #Self[ie] Yellow UZ is rated 4.53/5 from 15 votes. Choose Amalaya for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose #Self[ie] Yellow UZ for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amalaya or #Self[ie] Yellow UZ?

Amalaya lasts longest (Amalaya 78/100, #Self[ie] Yellow UZ 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amalaya or #Self[ie] Yellow UZ?

Amalaya projects furthest (Amalaya 82/100, #Self[ie] Yellow UZ 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amalaya and #Self[ie] Yellow UZ smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ceylon Cinnamon, Bergamot, Jasmine and Violet.

Is Amalaya or #Self[ie] Yellow UZ better for summer or winter?

Amalaya suits daytime wear; #Self[ie] Yellow UZ suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amalaya and #Self[ie] Yellow UZ?

Amalaya has top notes of Ceylon Cinnamon, Amyris and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Musk, Ambrox Super, Australian Sandalwood and Haitian Vetiver. #Self[ie] Yellow UZ has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Watery Notes and Ambrette (Musk Mallow), heart notes of Jasmine, Violet and Peony, a base of Moss, Musk and Sandalwood.