Fragrance comparison

Amandus vs Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

Amandus

Manos Gerakinis

3.8121 votes

Rank #22,468 SweetNutty

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme

The Dua Brand

4.254 votes

Rank #40,849 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme takes 4 of 5 categories.

Amandus
Choose it for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Amandus1/5

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme
Sillage & projection: Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme
Value for money: Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme
Fragranxe ranking: Amandus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmandusManos Gerakinis

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano PommeThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 10%Had 4%Want 86%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityDrowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme

SillageDrowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value88

Category winnerDrowning in 44 Shades of Italiano PommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

nutty92%

amber84%

woody77%

almond69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fruity69%

caramel61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and amber

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

Notes

Guaiac WoodCardamomIncenseToffeeBourbon VanillaPink PepperGreen AppleBrandyCaramelBlack CurrantSandalwoodBenzoin

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerDrowning in 44 Shades of Italiano PommeLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day79

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex45

Women45

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 38%Party 31%Casual 21%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,468

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#40,849

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAmandusHigher 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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Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme by The Dua Brand serves up a rich, dessert-style aroma centered around baked green apple, warm caramel, and smooth bourbon vanilla. Right from the first spray, you get a splash of crisp bergamot cut through with dark brandy and sweet butter toffee. As the fragrance warms up on y…

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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 Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme?

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme takes 4 of 5 categories. Amandus is rated 3.81/5 from 21 votes; Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Amandus for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amandus or Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme?

They last about the same: Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme 73/100, Amandus 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Amandus or Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme?

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme projects furthest (Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme 67/100, Amandus 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amandus and Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Toffee, Vanilla and Sandalwood.

Is Amandus or Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme better for summer or winter?

Amandus suits evening wear; Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amandus and Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme?

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. Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme features Guaiac Wood, Cardamom, Incense, Toffee and Bourbon Vanilla.