Fragrance comparison

Amandus vs Camel

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 2,256 ratings analysed

Amandus

Manos Gerakinis

3.8121 votes

Rank #22,468 SweetNutty

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Camel

Zoologist Perfumes

3.902,235 votes

Rank #1,319 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Camel takes 5 of 5 categories.

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

Amandus0/5

Camel5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmandusManos Gerakinis

CamelZoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 10%Had 4%Want 86%

3.90/ 5 · 2,235 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerCamelRating 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

39%Love

34%Like

13%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

1,738 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCamel

SillageCamel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value49

Category winnerCamelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

nutty92%

amber84%

woody77%

almond69%

vanilla61%

amber100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

fruity77%

woody69%

musky61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both sweet, amber and woody

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

Top

Dried FruitsDatesOlibanumRose

Heart

MyrhhIncenseAmberCinnamonCedarJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

CivetAgarwood (Oud)MuskSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesDates, Incense, Vanilla and Musk. Durations are only published for Amandus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day79

Night100

Spring30

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex45

Women45

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

Men34

Unisex57

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,468

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#1,319

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews397

Category winnerCamelHigher 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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Camel opens with dried fruits, incense and warm spice, then settles into a resinous amber with woods, musk and a touch of animalic roughness. It feels dry rather than syrupy on many wearers, with dates, frankincense and soft smoke doing most of the work. This is a strong sample-first scent. It suits cold weather, even…

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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 Camel?

Camel takes 5 of 5 categories. Amandus is rated 3.81/5 from 21 votes; Camel is rated 3.90/5 from 2,235 votes. Choose Amandus for a sweet and nutty character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Camel for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Amandus or Camel?

Camel lasts longest (Camel 74/100, Amandus 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amandus or Camel?

Camel projects furthest (Camel 63/100, Amandus 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amandus and Camel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Dates, Incense, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Amandus or Camel better for summer or winter?

Amandus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amandus and Camel?

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. Camel has top notes of Dried Fruits, Dates, Olibanum and Rose, heart notes of Myrhh, Incense, Amber and Cinnamon, a base of Civet, Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Sandalwood.