Fragrance comparison

Amalfi vs Raaqi

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 106 ratings analysed

Amalfi

Mango

5.001 votes

Rank #44,913 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Raaqi

Swiss Arabian

3.98105 votes

Rank #8,325 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Raaqi takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Amalfi1/4

Raaqi3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmalfiMango

RaaqiSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

3.98/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 48%Had 16%Want 37%

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

42%Love

33%Like

12%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityRaaqi

SillageRaaqi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value86

Category winnerAmalfiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber90%

woody80%

fresh70%

marine60%

aromatic50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

lavender61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and fresh

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

LavenderLemonMintGinger

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

Summer84

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men67

Unisex28

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,913

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,325

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerRaaqiHigher 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 →

Raaqi is an aromatic spicy men's fragrance that opens with crisp lavender and zesty ginger. It transitions into a heart of fresh apple and geranium, eventually settling into a smooth base of vetiver and amberwood. This clean, modern scent fits well for daily office wear during spring and autumn, offering a sharp, prof…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amalfi or Raaqi?

Raaqi takes 3 of 4 categories. Amalfi is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Raaqi is rated 3.98/5 from 105 votes. Choose Amalfi for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Raaqi for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Amalfi or Raaqi?

Raaqi lasts longest (Raaqi 73/100, Amalfi 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amalfi or Raaqi?

Projection is very close: Raaqi 65/100, Amalfi 63/100 for sillage.

Do Amalfi and Raaqi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Ginger and Amberwood.

Is Amalfi or Raaqi better for summer or winter?

Amalfi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amalfi and Raaqi?

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