Fragrance comparison

Amandus vs Fudge

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

3 wins

Amandus

Manos Gerakinis

3.8121 votes

Rank #22,468 SweetNutty

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Fudge

Nabeel

4.577 votes

Rank #42,365 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amandus takes 3 of 4 categories.

Amandus
Choose it for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Fudge
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Amandus3/4

Fudge1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmandusManos Gerakinis

FudgeNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 10%Had 4%Want 86%

4.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

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

57%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityAmandus

SillageAmandus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value94

Category winnerFudgeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

nutty92%

amber84%

woody77%

almond69%

vanilla61%

sweet100%

vanilla88%

nutty77%

woody65%

chocolate53%

powdery42%

Scent match58%Closely related · both sweet, nutty and vanilla

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

Dark ChocolateBrowniePink PepperAlmond

Heart

HazelnutSandalwoodBenzoin

Base

VanillaWhipped CreamBrown sugarMuskCedarwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Hazelnut, 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall75

Winter100

Day50

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

Unisex29

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,468

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#42,365

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Fudge is a dessert-style gourmand built around dark chocolate, brownie, hazelnut and vanilla. It opens rich and sweet, then settles into a creamier, softer dry-down with whipped cream, brown sugar, sandalwood and a light woody-musky base. If you enjoy dense, edible scents and want something cosy for cooler weather, th…

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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 Fudge?

Amandus takes 3 of 4 categories. Amandus is rated 3.81/5 from 21 votes; Fudge is rated 4.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose Amandus for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Fudge for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amandus or Fudge?

Amandus lasts longest (Amandus 71/100, Fudge 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amandus or Fudge?

Amandus projects furthest (Amandus 59/100, Fudge 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amandus and Fudge smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, nutty and vanilla accords. Common notes include Almond, Hazelnut, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Amandus or Fudge better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Amandus and Fudge?

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. Fudge has top notes of Dark Chocolate, Brownie, Pink Pepper and Almond, heart notes of Hazelnut, Sandalwood and Benzoin, a base of Vanilla, Whipped Cream, Brown sugar and Musk.