Fragrance comparison

Amaryllis vs Stella Cadente

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 121 ratings analysed

3 wins

Amaryllis

Helan

3.605 votes

Rank #66,732 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

Stella Cadente

Linari

4.04116 votes

Rank #14,632 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amaryllis takes 3 of 4 categories.

Amaryllis
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Stella Cadente
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Amaryllis3/4

Stella Cadente1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmaryllisHelan

Stella CadenteLinari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 9%Had 27%Want 64%

4.04/ 5 · 116 votes

Have 38%Had 18%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

34%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

116 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAmaryllis

SillageAmaryllis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value44

Category winnerAmaryllisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

powdery77%

yellow floral69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

balsamic65%

cinnamon53%

amber42%

Scent match11%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Calabrian bergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

Ylang-YlangFrench VioletEgyptian JasmineAmaryllis

Base

White MuskSiam Benzoin

Top20-30 mins

Guatemalan CardamomGalbanumCitrusesItalian VioletCalabrian bergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

CinnamonClovesCanadian PineAmyrisYlang-YlangBay LeafEgyptian JasmineTurkish Rose

Base6-8+ hrs

Spanish LabdanumPeru BalsamMadagascar VanillaPatchouliHaitian VetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, French Violet and Egyptian Jasmine. Durations are only published for Stella Cadente, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring19

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men11

Unisex57

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,732

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,632

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerStella CadenteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Helan Amaryllis opens with bright Calabrian bergamot and fresh orange blossom before settling into a lush floral heart of Egyptian jasmine, French violet, and amaryllis. As the initial citrus sparkle fades, warm Siam benzoin and smooth white musk anchor the powdery dry-down. It creates a soft, sunny trail for crisp sp…

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Stella Cadente by Linari is a cozy, spice-forward scent that smells like simmering holiday stovetop potpourri in a log cabin. It kicks off with zesty Calabrian bergamot and cool green cardamom, quickly shifting into a heart packed with warm cinnamon, pungent cloves, and fresh Canadian pine needles. The base wraps you …

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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, Amaryllis or Stella Cadente?

Amaryllis takes 3 of 4 categories. Amaryllis is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Stella Cadente is rated 4.04/5 from 116 votes. Choose Amaryllis for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Stella Cadente for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amaryllis or Stella Cadente?

Amaryllis lasts longest (Amaryllis 80/100, Stella Cadente 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amaryllis or Stella Cadente?

Amaryllis projects furthest (Amaryllis 92/100, Stella Cadente 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amaryllis and Stella Cadente smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, French Violet and Egyptian Jasmine.

Is Amaryllis or Stella Cadente better for summer or winter?

Amaryllis suits daytime wear; Stella Cadente suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amaryllis and Stella Cadente?

Amaryllis has top notes of Calabrian bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, French Violet, Egyptian Jasmine and Amaryllis, a base of White Musk and Siam Benzoin. Stella Cadente has top notes of Guatemalan Cardamom, Galbanum, Citruses and Italian Violet, heart notes of Cinnamon, Cloves, Canadian Pine and Amyris, a base of Spanish Labdanum, Peru Balsam, Madagascar Vanilla and Patchouli.