Fragrance comparison

Amaranthine vs MCMLXV - 1965

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

Amaranthine

Parfums Vintage

4.449 votes

Rank #52,665 AromaticWoody

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49%scent match

Some overlap

MCMLXV - 1965

L'Eau De Cassis

4.001 votes

Rank #59,555 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Amaranthine
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MCMLXV - 1965
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Amaranthine2/4

MCMLXV - 19652/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: MCMLXV - 1965
Sillage & projection: MCMLXV - 1965
Value for money: Amaranthine
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amaranthine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmaranthineParfums Vintage

MCMLXV - 1965L'Eau De Cassis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 20%Had 2%Want 78%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

11%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMCMLXV - 1965

SillageMCMLXV - 1965

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAmaranthineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Sicilian MandarinAmyrisTonka BeanRosemaryCoconutCoffeeIrisChocolateAgarwood (Oud)Musk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

BergamotCardamomSandalwoodAmyrisTurkish RoseMoroccan RoseGuaiac WoodIndian PatchouliIrisRaspberryAgarwood (Oud)Tonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAmyris, Tonka Bean, Iris and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Amaranthine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night50

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,665

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,555

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAmaranthineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amaranthine by Parfums Vintage opens with a crisp burst of Sicilian mandarin paired with herbal rosemary, offering a bright aromatic lift before settling into a warm, multifaceted dry-down. At its core, powdery iris meets richer gourmand accents of roasted coffee, chocolate, and smooth coconut, creating an unexpected …

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MCMLXV - 1965 opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and warm cardamom before settling into dense Turkish rose, iris, and dark sandalwood. Base notes of agarwood and amber give the dry-down a heavy, resinous weight. Built for cold December evenings, this rich unisex blend projects strongly in freezing air and demands lo…

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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, Amaranthine or MCMLXV - 1965?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Amaranthine is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; MCMLXV - 1965 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Amaranthine for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose MCMLXV - 1965 for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amaranthine or MCMLXV - 1965?

MCMLXV - 1965 lasts longest (MCMLXV - 1965 80/100, Amaranthine 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amaranthine or MCMLXV - 1965?

MCMLXV - 1965 projects furthest (MCMLXV - 1965 75/100, Amaranthine 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amaranthine and MCMLXV - 1965 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Amyris, Tonka Bean, Iris and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Amaranthine or MCMLXV - 1965 better for summer or winter?

Amaranthine suits daytime wear; MCMLXV - 1965 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amaranthine and MCMLXV - 1965?

Amaranthine features Sicilian Mandarin, Amyris, Tonka Bean, Rosemary and Coconut. MCMLXV - 1965 features Bergamot, Cardamom, Sandalwood, Amyris and Turkish Rose.