Fragrance comparison

Amara vs Lawrence

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

Amara

Miraj

4.1315 votes

Rank #49,448 CherryMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Lawrence

Athena Fragrances

4.8211 votes

Rank #38,118 RumWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lawrence takes 5 of 5 categories.

Amara
Choose it for a cherry and musky character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lawrence
Choose it for a rum and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Amara0/5

Lawrence5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmaraMiraj

LawrenceAthena Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%

4.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

Category winnerLawrenceRating 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

82%Love

18%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate95

Category winners

LongevityLawrence

SillageLawrence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value78

Category winnerLawrenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

musky91%

amber83%

woody74%

powdery65%

floral56%

rum100%

warm spicy92%

soft spicy84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

amber61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both amber

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

Pink PepperRumBitter OrangeCardamomSuedeJuniperBergamot

Heart

White TobaccoOrrisDried FruitsSandalwoodOsmanthusTuberoseSaffron

Base

Tonka BeanMyrrhYlang-YlangPatchouliLabdanumVanillaCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Bitter Orange, Tuberose and Musk. 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

Spring44

Summer22

Fall89

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,448

PerfumerPaolo Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,118

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLawrenceHigher 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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Lawrence by Athena Fragrances hits skin with dark rum, bitter orange, and smooth suede. Cardamom and white tobacco simmer at the core, while myrrh, tonka bean, and labdanum build a rich resinous base. Built for cool autumn evenings and winter leather jackets, it offers a dense, boozy warmth with a quiet floral contras…

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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 Lawrence?

Lawrence takes 5 of 5 categories. Amara is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes; Lawrence is rated 4.82/5 from 11 votes. Choose Amara for a cherry and musky character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lawrence for a rum and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amara or Lawrence?

Lawrence lasts longest (Lawrence 80/100, Amara 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amara or Lawrence?

Lawrence projects furthest (Lawrence 66/100, Amara 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amara and Lawrence smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Tuberose and Musk.

Is Amara or Lawrence better for summer or winter?

Amara suits daytime wear; Lawrence suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amara and Lawrence?

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. Lawrence has top notes of Pink Pepper, Rum, Bitter Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of White Tobacco, Orris, Dried Fruits and Sandalwood, a base of Tonka Bean, Myrrh, Ylang-Ylang and Patchouli.