Fragrance comparison

Amasis vs Russian Police Cold Head

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

2 wins

Amasis

Nilafar du Nil

4.1926 votes

Rank #13,750 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Russian Police Cold Head

Sergio Nero

3.002 votes

Rank #69,249 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amasis takes 2 of 3 categories.

Amasis
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Russian Police Cold Head
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Amasis2/3

Russian Police Cold Head1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amasis
Sillage & projection: Russian Police Cold Head
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amasis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmasisNilafar du Nil

Russian Police Cold HeadSergio Nero

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 14%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

12%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

12%Hate

26 votes

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityAmasis

SillageRussian Police Cold Head

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

tropical69%

metallic61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Metallic notesCarambola (Star Fruit)Pomelo

Heart

GuavaCarrot SeedsJuniper

Base

CedarIrisVetiverElemi resin

Top

CarawayCorianderBirchMandarin OrangeBergamotNeroliOrange

Heart

IrisGingerCinnamonPepperJuniper

Base

LeatherAmberTeaVetiverOakmossCedar

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Cedar, Iris and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall22

Winter17

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex30

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,750

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#69,249

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAmasisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amasis by Nilafar du Nil is an aromatic fougere that blends metallic sharpness with tropical fruit notes. Launched in 2020, this scent leans into a crisp, clean aesthetic, utilizing pomelo and carambola to establish a zesty opening. It settles into a woody base of cedar and vetiver, making it a suitable choice for cas…

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Russian Police Cold Head by Sergio Nero is a woody aromatic fragrance designed for men. It opens with a sharp burst of caraway, coriander, and citrus before settling into a heart of iris, ginger, and cinnamon. The dry-down relies on leather and vetiver to provide a grounded finish. It suits everyday office wear during…

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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, Amasis or Russian Police Cold Head?

Amasis takes 2 of 3 categories. Amasis is rated 4.19/5 from 26 votes; Russian Police Cold Head is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Amasis for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Russian Police Cold Head for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Amasis or Russian Police Cold Head?

Amasis lasts longest (Amasis 74/100, Russian Police Cold Head 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amasis or Russian Police Cold Head?

Russian Police Cold Head projects furthest (Russian Police Cold Head 75/100, Amasis 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amasis and Russian Police Cold Head smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper, Cedar, Iris and Vetiver.

Is Amasis or Russian Police Cold Head better for summer or winter?

Amasis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amasis and Russian Police Cold Head?

Amasis has top notes of Metallic notes, Carambola (Star Fruit) and Pomelo, heart notes of Guava, Carrot Seeds and Juniper, a base of Cedar, Iris, Vetiver and Elemi resin. Russian Police Cold Head has top notes of Caraway, Coriander, Birch and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Ginger, Cinnamon and Pepper, a base of Leather, Amber, Tea and Vetiver.