Fragrance comparison

Amandus vs Sugar Me Carrot Cake

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

4 wins

Amandus

Manos Gerakinis

3.8121 votes

Rank #22,468 SweetNutty

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Sugar Me Carrot Cake

Maison Alhambra

3.5332 votes

Rank #22,557 NuttyAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amandus takes 4 of 5 categories.

Amandus
Choose it for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sugar Me Carrot Cake
Choose it for a nutty and almond character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Amandus4/5

Sugar Me Carrot Cake1/5

Ratings & consensus: Amandus
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amandus
Sillage & projection: Amandus
Value for money: Sugar Me Carrot Cake
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

Sugar Me Carrot CakeMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 10%Had 4%Want 86%

3.53/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 26%Had 2%Want 72%

Category winnerAmandusRating 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

41%Love

3%Like

38%Ok

6%Dislike

13%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAmandus

SillageAmandus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value69

Category winnerSugar Me Carrot CakeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

nutty92%

amber84%

woody77%

almond69%

vanilla61%

nutty100%

almond92%

woody84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both nutty, sweet 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

CakeCarrot

Heart

HazelnutAlmondCheesecakeCinnamon

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

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

Spring54

Summer31

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex45

Women45

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

Men0

Unisex16

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,468

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#22,557

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

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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Sugar Me Carrot Cake by Maison Alhambra is a nutty, sweet gourmand fragrance tailored for women who enjoy dessert-like scents. Launched in 2025, it combines notes of cake, carrot, hazelnut, and cheesecake with a base of warm vanilla. It offers a cozy, intimate experience, best suited for casual autumn days or relaxed …

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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 Sugar Me Carrot Cake?

Amandus takes 4 of 5 categories. Amandus is rated 3.81/5 from 21 votes; Sugar Me Carrot Cake is rated 3.53/5 from 32 votes. Choose Amandus for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sugar Me Carrot Cake for a nutty and almond character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amandus or Sugar Me Carrot Cake?

Amandus lasts longest (Amandus 71/100, Sugar Me Carrot Cake 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amandus or Sugar Me Carrot Cake?

Amandus projects furthest (Amandus 59/100, Sugar Me Carrot Cake 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amandus and Sugar Me Carrot Cake smell similar?

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

Is Amandus or Sugar Me Carrot Cake better for summer or winter?

Amandus suits evening wear; Sugar Me Carrot Cake suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amandus and Sugar Me Carrot Cake?

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. Sugar Me Carrot Cake has top notes of Cake and Carrot, heart notes of Hazelnut, Almond, Cheesecake and Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.