Fragrance comparison

Amalfi vs Xanadu

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

3 wins

Amalfi

Parfum de Mahzen

4.628 votes

Rank #37,111 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Xanadu

Paradis des Sens

4.2744 votes

Rank #23,310 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amalfi takes 3 of 5 categories.

Amalfi
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Xanadu
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amalfi3/5

Xanadu2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmalfiParfum de Mahzen

XanaduParadis des Sens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

4.27/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 31%Had 2%Want 67%

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

59%Love

20%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAmalfi

SillageAmalfi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value58

Category winnerXanaduBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky92%

powdery84%

fresh77%

floral69%

woody61%

white floral100%

citrus91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

powdery65%

fresh56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery and fresh

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

Top20-30 mins

PeachMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomLily of the ValleyJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskVetiverVanillaAmber

Category winnerAmalfiLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 37%Work 31%Date 21%Party 11%

Men7

Unisex44

Women48

Casual 34%Work 30%Date 24%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,111

PerfumerEren Öğütcü, Özge Öğütcü

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,310

PerfumerPhilippine Courtière

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerXanaduHigher 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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Paradis des Sens Xanadu delivers an invigorating burst of fresh summer fruit anchored by velvety florals. The peach hits immediately. It lands on skin like chilled nectarine slices splashed with tart Italian bergamot and sweet mandarin orange peel. You get about three minutes of sharp alcohol lift before the perfume b…

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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 Xanadu?

Amalfi takes 3 of 5 categories. Amalfi is rated 4.62/5 from 8 votes; Xanadu is rated 4.27/5 from 44 votes. Choose Amalfi for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Xanadu for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amalfi or Xanadu?

Amalfi lasts longest (Amalfi 80/100, Xanadu 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amalfi or Xanadu?

Amalfi projects furthest (Amalfi 66/100, Xanadu 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amalfi and Xanadu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and fresh accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is Amalfi or Xanadu better for summer or winter?

Amalfi suits daytime wear; Xanadu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amalfi and Xanadu?

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. Xanadu has top notes of Peach, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Vanilla and Amber.