Fragrance comparison

Amandus vs Aziyade

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,470 ratings analysed

Amandus

Manos Gerakinis

3.8121 votes

Rank #22,468 SweetNutty

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Aziyade

Parfum d'Empire

4.111,449 votes

Rank #1,168 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aziyade takes 5 of 6 categories.

Amandus
Choose it for a sweet and nutty character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Aziyade
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Amandus0/6

Aziyade5/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmandusManos Gerakinis

AziyadeParfum d'Empire

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 10%Had 4%Want 86%

4.11/ 5 · 1,449 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerAziyadeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

5%Like

33%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

42%Love

40%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

1,449 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAziyade

SillageAziyade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value52

Category winnerAziyadeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

nutty92%

amber84%

woody77%

almond69%

vanilla61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AlmondSugarSalted CaramelDates

Heart2-4 hrs

HazelnutIncenseToffeeTransparent Flowers

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaMuskAmberSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

PlumDatesPomegranateOrangeAlmond

Heart2-4 hrs

CarawayCinnamonCardamomGinger

Base6-8+ hrs

IncenseTobaccoFrench labdanumVanillaPatchouliMusk

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day79

Night100

Spring41

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex45

Women45

Date 33%Casual 28%Work 21%Party 19%

Men13

Unisex61

Women26

Date 40%Party 29%Casual 21%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,468

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#1,168

PerfumerMarc-Antoine Corticchiato

Launched—

Reviews142

Category winnerAziyadeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amandus by Manos Gerakinis takes sweet roasted almond and wraps it in warm, buttery richness. The first spray reveals rich salted caramel, sticky dates, and warm sugar dust that immediately feel cozy. As the opening settles, toasted hazelnut and chewy toffee emerge, balanced by a faint wisp of clean incense and transp…

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Aziyade opens with a burst of spiced cherry cola and sticky dried fruit. Juicy pomegranate, dark stewed plum, and sugary dates mingle immediately with a crisp flash of candied orange. It smells like stepping straight into a bustling Grand Bazaar spice stall where crates of sweet fruit sit right next to mounds of fresh…

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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, Amandus or Aziyade?

Aziyade takes 5 of 6 categories. Amandus is rated 3.81/5 from 21 votes; Aziyade is rated 4.11/5 from 1,449 votes. Choose Amandus for a sweet and nutty character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Aziyade for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amandus or Aziyade?

Aziyade lasts longest (Aziyade 75/100, Amandus 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amandus or Aziyade?

Aziyade projects furthest (Aziyade 66/100, Amandus 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amandus and Aziyade smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Almond, Dates, Incense and Vanilla.

Is Amandus or Aziyade better for summer or winter?

Amandus suits evening wear; Aziyade suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amandus and Aziyade?

Amandus has top notes of Almond, Sugar, Salted Caramel and Dates, heart notes of Hazelnut, Incense, Toffee and Transparent Flowers, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood. Aziyade has top notes of Plum, Dates, Pomegranate and Orange, heart notes of Caraway, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Ginger, a base of Incense, Tobacco, French labdanum and Vanilla.