Fragrance comparison

Amalfi Coast vs Corteccia (Bark)

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 141 ratings analysed

Amalfi Coast

The Dua Brand

4.388 votes

Rank #33,922 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Corteccia (Bark)

L'Erbolario

4.01133 votes

Rank #12,371 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Amalfi Coast
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Corteccia (Bark)
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Amalfi Coast2/4

Corteccia (Bark)2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amalfi CoastThe Dua Brand

Corteccia (Bark)L'Erbolario

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 75%Had 5%Want 20%

4.01/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

25%Love

60%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

133 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAmalfi Coast

SillageAmalfi Coast

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value76

Category winnerCorteccia (Bark)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

musky84%

fruity77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeHaitian VetiverPink PepperWhite MuskBergamotCinnamonCedarAppleRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CypressBergamotArtemisiaCorianderCardamomOrangeGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

CedarSandalwoodCinnamonApple

Base

Siam BenzoinTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Cedar. Durations are only published for Amalfi Coast, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall63

Winter25

Day100

Night24

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

Casual 39%Work 31%Date 19%Party 11%

Men60

Unisex34

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,922

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#12,371

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerCorteccia (Bark)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amalfi Coast by The Dua Brand delivers an immediate blast of sunny coastal citrus. Juicy mandarin orange and tart bergamot lead the charge. You smell fresh sliced citrus rind right away. Within minutes, crisp green apple and subtle rose emerge to soften the zesty bite. The scent feels like drinking chilled sparkling c…

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Corteccia opens with a bright burst of cypress, bergamot, and bitter artemisia. As the citrus settles, dry cedarwood and soft cinnamon take over, giving the air the scent of sun-baked tree bark. It sits close to the skin during outdoor morning walks, finishing with warm benzoin and light musk.

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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 Coast or Corteccia (Bark)?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Amalfi Coast is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Corteccia (Bark) is rated 4.01/5 from 133 votes. Choose Amalfi Coast for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Corteccia (Bark) for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Amalfi Coast or Corteccia (Bark)?

Amalfi Coast lasts longest (Amalfi Coast 72/100, Corteccia (Bark) 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amalfi Coast or Corteccia (Bark)?

Projection is very close: Amalfi Coast 50/100, Corteccia (Bark) 49/100 for sillage.

Do Amalfi Coast and Corteccia (Bark) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Cedar.

Is Amalfi Coast or Corteccia (Bark) better for summer or winter?

Amalfi Coast suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amalfi Coast and Corteccia (Bark)?

Amalfi Coast features Mandarin Orange, Haitian Vetiver, Pink Pepper, White Musk and Bergamot. Corteccia (Bark) has top notes of Cypress, Bergamot, Artemisia and Coriander, heart notes of Cedar, Sandalwood, Cinnamon and Apple, a base of Siam Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Musk.