Fragrance comparison

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua vs Rose Poivrée (2020)

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #69,708 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Rose Poivrée (2020)

The Different Company

3.6250 votes

Rank #19,178 RoseAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Poivrée (2020) takes 2 of 2 categories.

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.
Rose Poivrée (2020)
Choose it for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua0/2

Rose Poivrée (2020)2/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Rose Poivrée (2020)
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose Poivrée (2020)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amalfi Mandarin AquaThe Dua Brand

Rose Poivrée (2020)The Different Company

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

3.62/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

38%Love

20%Like

18%Ok

14%Dislike

10%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageRose Poivrée (2020)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value45

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

green77%

musky69%

amber61%

rose100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

soft spicy77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlackcurrantGrapefruitBergamotTarragonMint

Heart

Orange BlossomBlack PepperClary SageLemon LeafCorianderJasmineFlowersThyme

Base

LabdanumVetiverAmberCivetMusk

Top

Black PepperCorianderPink Pepper

Heart

Damask RoseRose

Base

VetiverCivet

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Coriander, Vetiver and Civet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer15

Fall69

Winter15

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men4

Unisex60

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,708

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,178

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerRose Poivrée (2020)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua is a bright, aromatic scent centered on a zesty blend of mandarin orange and grapefruit. It features a complex heart of aromatic herbs like tarragon and basil that settles into a warm, musky base. This versatile creation offers a crisp profile suited for warm spring and summer days, projecting a c…

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Rose Poivrée (2020) by The Different Company offers a striking, spice-forward take on the classic rose. Crafted by Jean-Claude Ellena, it blends sharp black and pink pepper with a dry Damascus rose heart. This is a transparent, airy composition that avoids the typical sweet floral route. It is a compelling choice for …

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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 Mandarin Aqua or Rose Poivrée (2020)?

Rose Poivrée (2020) takes 2 of 2 categories. Amalfi Mandarin Aqua is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Rose Poivrée (2020) is rated 3.62/5 from 50 votes. Choose Amalfi Mandarin Aqua for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Choose Rose Poivrée (2020) for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Amalfi Mandarin Aqua or Rose Poivrée (2020)?

Rose Poivrée (2020) projects furthest (Rose Poivrée (2020) 51/100, Amalfi Mandarin Aqua 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amalfi Mandarin Aqua and Rose Poivrée (2020) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and musky accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Coriander, Vetiver and Civet.

Is Amalfi Mandarin Aqua or Rose Poivrée (2020) better for summer or winter?

Rose Poivrée (2020) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amalfi Mandarin Aqua and Rose Poivrée (2020)?

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Blackcurrant, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Black Pepper, Clary Sage and Lemon Leaf, a base of Labdanum, Vetiver, Amber and Civet. Rose Poivrée (2020) has top notes of Black Pepper, Coriander and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Damask Rose and Rose, a base of Vetiver and Civet.