Fragrance comparison

Amandus vs Mahjoun

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 71 ratings analysed

Amandus

Manos Gerakinis

3.8121 votes

Rank #22,468 SweetNutty

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Mahjoun

DSH Perfumes

3.8850 votes

Rank #18,641 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mahjoun takes 4 of 6 categories.

Amandus
Choose it for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mahjoun
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Amandus1/6

Mahjoun4/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmandusManos Gerakinis

MahjounDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 10%Had 4%Want 86%

3.88/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

Category winnerMahjounRating 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

30%Like

2%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAmandus

SillageMahjoun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMahjounBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

nutty92%

amber84%

woody77%

almond69%

vanilla61%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

honey77%

nutty69%

woody61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both sweet, nutty 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

Top15-30 mins

AlmondLavenderCardamomAmalfi LemonOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

White HoneyDatesHazelnutFigNutmegRoseAfrican Orange Flower

Base6-8+ hrs

CinnamonAmberSandalwoodMyrhhCloveOlibanumVirginia Cedar

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day79

Night100

Spring30

Summer30

Fall80

Winter100

Day39

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

Unisex60

Women40

Date 43%Party 25%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#18,641

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerMahjounHigher 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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DSH Perfumes Mahjoun is an artisanal spiced gourmand inspired by traditional Moroccan date confections. It opens with an unmistakable crunch of bitter almond, brisk Amalfi lemon, and aromatic green cardamom before plunging into a dense heart of sticky dates, white honey, and roasted hazelnuts. The scent warms up quick…

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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 Mahjoun?

Mahjoun takes 4 of 6 categories. Amandus is rated 3.81/5 from 21 votes; Mahjoun is rated 3.88/5 from 50 votes. Choose Amandus for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mahjoun for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amandus or Mahjoun?

Amandus lasts longest (Amandus 71/100, Mahjoun 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amandus or Mahjoun?

Mahjoun projects furthest (Mahjoun 62/100, Amandus 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amandus and Mahjoun smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, nutty and woody accords. Common notes include Almond, Dates, Hazelnut and Amber.

Is Amandus or Mahjoun better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Amandus and Mahjoun?

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. Mahjoun has top notes of Almond, Lavender, Cardamom and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of White Honey, Dates, Hazelnut and Fig, a base of Cinnamon, Amber, Sandalwood and Myrhh.