Fragrance comparison

Amantes vs Frisson Extreme pour homme

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Amantes

Hemcael

3.805 votes

Rank #56,678 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Frisson Extreme pour homme

Evaflor

5.001 votes

Rank #39,933 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Frisson Extreme pour homme takes 3 of 3 categories.

Amantes
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Frisson Extreme pour homme
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amantes0/3

Frisson Extreme pour homme3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmantesHemcael

Frisson Extreme pour hommeEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 26%Had 3%Want 71%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityFrisson Extreme pour homme

SillageFrisson Extreme pour homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla92%

musky84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

rose61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both musky, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

SaffronelemiBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart

Lily of the ValleyLavenderVioletSkinHeliotropeTonka Bean

Base

CastoreumMuskPatchouliVanillaCaramel

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeLemonPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseLavenderBlack Pepper

Base6-8 hrs

AmbergrisMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Lavender. Durations are only published for Frisson Extreme pour homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 35%Date 25%Work 23%Party 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,678

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,933

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerFrisson Extreme pour hommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hemcael Amantes opens with a bold spark of black pepper, saffron, and resinous elemi before unfolding into a thick, powdery heart of violet and heliotrope. The base sinks into dark vanilla, caramel, and a noticeable streak of castoreum that gives the sweetness a leathery, primal edge. It wears best during cold winter…

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Frisson Extreme pour homme by Evaflor is a warm, spicy oriental scent built around crisp citrus and cozy sweetness. The spray opens with a lively burst of tangy lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and a perky flick of pink pepper. Give it ten minutes, and the sharp bite gives way to aromatic French lavender, dark pepper, an…

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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, Amantes or Frisson Extreme pour homme?

Frisson Extreme pour homme takes 3 of 3 categories. Amantes is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Frisson Extreme pour homme is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Amantes for a powdery and vanilla character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Frisson Extreme pour homme for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amantes or Frisson Extreme pour homme?

Frisson Extreme pour homme lasts longest (Frisson Extreme pour homme 80/100, Amantes 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amantes or Frisson Extreme pour homme?

Frisson Extreme pour homme projects furthest (Frisson Extreme pour homme 75/100, Amantes 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amantes and Frisson Extreme pour homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Lavender.

Is Amantes or Frisson Extreme pour homme better for summer or winter?

Amantes suits day or night wear; Frisson Extreme pour homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amantes and Frisson Extreme pour homme?

Amantes has top notes of Saffron, elemi, Black Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Lavender, Violet and Skin, a base of Castoreum, Musk, Patchouli and Vanilla. Frisson Extreme pour homme has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Lavender and Black Pepper, a base of Ambergris, Musk and Tonka Bean.