Fragrance comparison

Amalfi vs Adolfo Black For Men

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

Amalfi

Mango

5.001 votes

Rank #44,913 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Adolfo Black For Men

Adolfo Fragrances

3.8318 votes

Rank #20,867 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Amalfi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Adolfo Black For Men
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amalfi2/4

Adolfo Black For Men2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amalfi
Sillage & projection: Adolfo Black For Men
Value for money: Amalfi
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Adolfo Black For Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmalfiMango

Adolfo Black For MenAdolfo Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

3.83/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 54%Had 7%Want 39%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

44%Love

17%Like

22%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAmalfi

SillageAdolfo Black For Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value88

Category winnerAmalfiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber90%

woody80%

fresh70%

marine60%

aromatic50%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Ginger

Heart2-3 hrs

Marine notes

Base5-7 hrs

Amberwood

Top

GingerLavenderMintLemon

Heart

AppleCardamomJuniperGeranium

Base

Tonka BeanAmberwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesGinger and Amberwood. Durations are only published for Amalfi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer63

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night70

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 40%Work 32%Date 16%Party 11%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,913

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,867

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerAdolfo Black For MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amalfi by Mango delivers an immediate blast of sliced raw ginger that cuts through warm morning air with sharp, peppery brightness. Within minutes, salty marine notes rush forward, conjuring the sensation of cool sea spray misting against sun-warmed Mediterranean cliffs. The base settles into dry amberwood, giving the…

Reviews →

Adolfo Black For Men by Adolfo Fragrances is a Aromatic Spicy fragrance for men. Top notes are Ginger, Lavender, Mint and Lemon; middle notes are Apple, Cardamom, Juniper and Geranium; base notes are Tonka Bean, Amberwood and Vetiver.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amalfi or Adolfo Black For Men?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Amalfi is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Adolfo Black For Men is rated 3.83/5 from 18 votes. Choose Amalfi for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Adolfo Black For Men for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amalfi or Adolfo Black For Men?

Amalfi lasts longest (Amalfi 70/100, Adolfo Black For Men 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amalfi or Adolfo Black For Men?

Adolfo Black For Men projects furthest (Adolfo Black For Men 67/100, Amalfi 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amalfi and Adolfo Black For Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ginger and Amberwood.

Is Amalfi or Adolfo Black For Men better for summer or winter?

Amalfi suits daytime wear; Adolfo Black For Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amalfi and Adolfo Black For Men?

Amalfi has top notes of Ginger, heart notes of Marine notes, a base of Amberwood. Adolfo Black For Men has top notes of Ginger, Lavender, Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Apple, Cardamom, Juniper and Geranium, a base of Tonka Bean, Amberwood and Vetiver.