Fragrance comparison

Amara vs Goku

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 68 ratings analysed

3 wins

Amara

Miraj

4.1315 votes

Rank #49,448 CherryMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Goku

Pisello Parfum

2.4253 votes

Rank #20,885 MarineAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amara takes 3 of 5 categories.

Amara
Choose it for a cherry and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Goku
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Amara3/5

Goku2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmaraMiraj

GokuPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%

2.42/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 2%Had 2%Want 95%

Category winnerAmaraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

7%Like

27%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

30%Love

2%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

58%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate35

Category winners

LongevityAmara

SillageGoku

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value31

Category winnerAmaraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

musky91%

amber83%

woody74%

powdery65%

floral56%

marine100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

woody77%

fresh69%

fruity61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotRed CurrantBitter Orange

Heart

Black CherryCherry BlossomDustTuberose

Base

CashmeranAmbroxanMusk

Top

Sea NotesWhite WineTequilaCoconutPassionfruitGingerLimeCardamom

Heart

Coral ReefStarfishSeashellsIrisIndian OudRain NotesIncenseCherry Blossom

Base

Marine notesRed AlgaeSeaweedSandAmbergrisRumAmbroxanJackfruit

InformationalShared notesCherry Blossom and Ambroxan. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer29

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night88

Spring82

Summer100

Fall64

Winter73

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men37

Unisex30

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,448

PerfumerPaolo Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,885

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerGokuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amara opens with a sharp spray of bitter orange, red currant, and bright bergamot before settling into a dense heart of black cherry and tuberose. Perfumer Paolo Cerizza balances the dark fruit with a dry dust accord, keeping the floral sweetness from becoming syrupy. As it dries down, warm cashmeran, musk, and clean …

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Pisello Parfum launched Goku in 2024 as a polarizing Woody Aromatic scent for men. It opens with an aggressive splash of tequila, passionfruit, and sea notes before shifting into a complex middle of amberwood, ink, and lavender. This challenging blend eventually settles on a heavy base of seaweed, ambergris, and dark …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amara or Goku?

Amara takes 3 of 5 categories. Amara is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes; Goku is rated 2.42/5 from 53 votes. Choose Amara for a cherry and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Goku for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amara or Goku?

Amara lasts longest (Amara 62/100, Goku 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amara or Goku?

Goku projects furthest (Goku 63/100, Amara 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amara and Goku smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Cherry Blossom and Ambroxan.

Is Amara or Goku better for summer or winter?

Amara suits daytime wear; Goku suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amara and Goku?

Amara has top notes of Bergamot, Red Currant and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Black Cherry, Cherry Blossom, Dust and Tuberose, a base of Cashmeran, Ambroxan and Musk. Goku has top notes of Sea Notes, White Wine, Tequila and Coconut, heart notes of Coral Reef, Starfish, Seashells and Iris, a base of Marine notes, Red Algae, Seaweed and Sand.