Fragrance comparison

Amaze vs Take a Star

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

Amaze

Express

4.0812 votes

Rank #35,337 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Take a Star

Azteque

3.504 votes

Rank #67,517 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Amaze
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Take a Star
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Amaze2/4

Take a Star2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Take a Star
Sillage & projection: Amaze
Value for money: Take a Star
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

AmazeExpress

Take a StarAzteque

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 53%Had 15%Want 33%

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 3%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

50%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

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityTake a Star

SillageAmaze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value56

Category winnerTake a StarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus86%

floral72%

fruity58%

fresh spicy44%

yellow floral30%

white floral100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

fresh65%

fresh spicy53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GrapefruitHoneysuckleApple Blossom

Heart2-3 hrs

White OrchidJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

White WoodVanilla

Top

SnowCardamomMandarin OrangeJuniper

Heart

JasmineGrapefruitHoneysuckleGeraniumOakmossCedar

Base

TobaccoPrecious WoodsAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Honeysuckle, Jasmine and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Amaze, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall29

Winter43

Day100

Night29

Spring75

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,337

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#67,517

PerfumerJacopo Luccato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmazeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amaze 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…

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Take a Star by Azteque is a woody aromatic scent that feels crisp and cold. It opens with an icy burst of snow and mandarin before grounding itself in a heart of cedar and oakmoss. This unisex fragrance provides a versatile profile for those who enjoy refreshing, nature-inspired compositions during the brisk days of a…

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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, Amaze or Take a Star?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Amaze is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; Take a Star is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Amaze for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Take a Star for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amaze or Take a Star?

Take a Star lasts longest (Take a Star 67/100, Amaze 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amaze or Take a Star?

Amaze projects furthest (Amaze 52/100, Take a Star 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amaze and Take a Star smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Honeysuckle, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Amaze or Take a Star better for summer or winter?

Amaze suits daytime wear; Take a Star suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amaze and Take a Star?

Amaze has top notes of Grapefruit, Honeysuckle and Apple Blossom, heart notes of White Orchid and Jasmine, a base of White Wood and Vanilla. Take a Star has top notes of Snow, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Juniper, heart notes of Jasmine, Grapefruit, Honeysuckle and Geranium, a base of Tobacco, Precious Woods, Amber and Vanilla.