Amaze vs Salwan
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
AmazeChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SalwanChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Amaze2/4
Salwan2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Salwan
- Sillage & projection
- Salwan
- Value for money
- Amaze
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Amaze
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AmazeExpressSalwanTouch Of OudWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.08/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 53%Had 15%Want 33%
4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
25%Like
8%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySalwan
SillageSalwan
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAmazeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus86%
floral72%
fruity58%
fresh spicy44%
yellow floral30%
citrus100%
woody86%
fresh spicy72%
musky58%
powdery44%
aromatic30%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
GrapefruitHoneysuckleApple Blossom
Heart2-3 hrs
White OrchidJasmine
Base4-6 hrs
White WoodVanilla
Top
BergamotGrapefruitRaspberry
Heart
White WoodLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskCedarVanillaPatchouli
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, White Wood and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Amaze, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer86
Fall29
Winter43
Day100
Night29
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#35,337
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#41,964
PerfumerAli Abdulla Almarzooqi
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerAmazeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmaze Express by Express is a refreshing floral fruity fragrance centered on bright citrus and sunny white flowers. The scent greets you immediately with a lively burst of pink grapefruit, crisp apple blossom, and sweet nectar-like honeysuckle. As it develops on warm skin, lush jasmine and white orchid emerge to creat…
Reviews →Salwan by Touch Of Oud is a bright, citrus-forward fragrance that balances its zesty top notes with a grounding woody base. Launched in 2022, this unisex scent leans into the refreshing snap of grapefruit and bergamot before settling into a warm, vanilla-infused finish. It is a versatile choice for those who want a cr…
Reviews →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, Amaze or Salwan?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Amaze is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; Salwan is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Amaze for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Salwan for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Amaze or Salwan?
Salwan lasts longest (Salwan 80/100, Amaze 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Amaze or Salwan?
Salwan projects furthest (Salwan 75/100, Amaze 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Amaze and Salwan smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, White Wood and Vanilla.
Is Amaze or Salwan better for summer or winter?
Amaze suits daytime wear; Salwan suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amaze and Salwan?
Amaze has top notes of Grapefruit, Honeysuckle and Apple Blossom, heart notes of White Orchid and Jasmine, a base of White Wood and Vanilla. Salwan has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Raspberry, heart notes of White Wood and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Cedar, Vanilla and Patchouli.
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