Amalia vs Harlem Nights
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
18%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Amalia takes 4 of 7 categories.
AmaliaChoose it for a vanilla and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Harlem NightsChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Amalia4/7
Harlem Nights3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Amalia
- Community sentiment
- Amalia
- Longevity
- Harlem Nights
- Sillage & projection
- Harlem Nights
- Value for money
- Amalia
- Versatility
- Amalia
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Harlem Nights
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AmaliaRisalaHarlem NightsChris CollinsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.49/ 5 · 71 votes
Have 54%Had 3%Want 43%
3.90/ 5 · 235 votes
Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%
Category winnerAmaliaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate62%Love
28%Like
7%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
71 votes
33%Love
40%Like
14%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
235 votes
Category winnerAmaliaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHarlem Nights
SillageHarlem Nights
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAmaliaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
tropical86%
fruity72%
sweet58%
powdery44%
fresh30%
woody100%
warm spicy91%
powdery83%
rum74%
fresh spicy65%
earthy56%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
ClovesLemonGrapefruit
Heart
Tropical FruitsSaffronRosemary
Base
VanillaWoody NotesAgarwood
Top15-30 mins
RumSaffronNutmegClovesGrapefruitLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
Orris RootPatchouliCedarJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodVanillaMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesCloves, Lemon, Grapefruit and Saffron. Durations are only published for Harlem Nights, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring94
Summer63
Fall100
Winter94
Day100
Night55
Spring45
Summer11
Fall96
Winter100
Day39
Night100
Category winnerAmaliaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,616
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#9,336
PerfumerLaurent Marrone
Launched2017
Reviews34
Category winnerHarlem NightsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmalia by Risala reads as a soft, creamy vanilla-fruity scent with a smooth, fluffy dry down. Although the listed notes suggest citrus, clove, saffron and oud, buyer feedback points more toward a gentle gourmand style that feels easy to wear and easy to like. It suits shoppers who want sweetness without too much weigh…
Reviews →Harlem Nights by Chris Collins delivers a rich, boozy aroma anchored in smooth cedarwood and comforting spices. The first spray releases a lively splash of dark rum, grated nutmeg, and sharp cloves, cut quickly by a flash of tart grapefruit. Give it five minutes. As the sharp alcohol evaporates, powdery orris root ste…
Reviews →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, Amalia or Harlem Nights?
Amalia takes 4 of 7 categories. Amalia is rated 4.49/5 from 71 votes; Harlem Nights is rated 3.90/5 from 235 votes. Choose Amalia for a vanilla and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Harlem Nights for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Amalia or Harlem Nights?
They last about the same: Harlem Nights 64/100, Amalia 63/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Amalia or Harlem Nights?
Projection is very close: Harlem Nights 54/100, Amalia 53/100 for sillage.
Do Amalia and Harlem Nights smell similar?
Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Cloves, Lemon, Grapefruit and Saffron.
Is Amalia or Harlem Nights better for summer or winter?
For summer, Amalia is the stronger pick. For winter, Harlem Nights is the stronger pick. Amalia suits daytime wear; Harlem Nights suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amalia and Harlem Nights?
Amalia has top notes of Cloves, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Tropical Fruits, Saffron and Rosemary, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes and Agarwood. Harlem Nights has top notes of Rum, Saffron, Nutmeg and Cloves, heart notes of Orris Root, Patchouli, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Musk and Vetiver.
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