Fragrance comparison

Amalfi vs Calypso

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

Amalfi

Parfum de Mahzen

4.628 votes

Rank #41,642 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Calypso

Extract

4.333 votes

Rank #57,116 White FloralWoody

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 white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Calypso
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Amalfi2/4

Calypso2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmalfiParfum de Mahzen

CalypsoExtract

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAmalfi

SillageCalypso

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value83

Category winnerCalypsoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky92%

powdery84%

fresh77%

floral69%

woody61%

white floral100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomAldehydesPeachMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

PetaliaYlang-YlangMahoniaTuberoseAgaveVetiverLily

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskMuskSandalwoodVanillaAmbroxanWoody Notes

Top

LemonOrange Blossom

Heart

LilyRoseYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliVanillaTonka BeanVetiver

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Vetiver and Lily. Durations are only published for Amalfi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,642

PerfumerEren Öğütcü, Özge Öğütcü

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,116

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmalfiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amalfi by Parfum de Mahzen brings a bright Mediterranean breeze straight to your collarbones. It opens with sunny mandarin orange, crisp bergamot, and a fizzy burst of clean aldehydes that feel like stepping into a sunny coastal orchard. As the citrus settles, lush orange blossom and creamy tuberose take center stage,…

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Calypso by Extract opens with an invigorating burst of tart lemon and sweet orange blossom, instantly creating an uplifting and bright mood. As the initial citrus sparkle softens on skin, a lush floral heart of white lily, velvety rose, and creamy ylang-ylang takes center stage, bringing a warm, sun-drenched floral ch…

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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, Amalfi or Calypso?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Amalfi is rated 4.62/5 from 8 votes; Calypso is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Amalfi for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Calypso for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Amalfi or Calypso?

Amalfi lasts longest (Amalfi 80/100, Calypso 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amalfi or Calypso?

Calypso projects furthest (Calypso 88/100, Amalfi 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amalfi and Calypso smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Vetiver and Lily.

Is Amalfi or Calypso better for summer or winter?

Amalfi suits daytime wear; Calypso suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amalfi and Calypso?

Amalfi has top notes of Orange Blossom, Aldehydes, Peach and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Petalia, Ylang-Ylang, Mahonia and Tuberose, a base of White Musk, Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Calypso has top notes of Lemon and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Lily, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Vetiver.