Fragrance comparison

Amazonian Rose vs H2

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 168 ratings analysed

5 wins

Amazonian Rose

Carolina Herrera

3.7890 votes

Rank #14,765 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Hummer

3.6278 votes

Rank #17,718 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amazonian Rose takes 5 of 8 categories.

Amazonian Rose
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
H2
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Amazonian Rose5/8

H23/8

Ratings & consensus: Amazonian Rose
Community sentiment: H2
Longevity: Amazonian Rose
Sillage & projection: Amazonian Rose
Value for money: H2
Versatility: H2
Note pyramid (duration): Amazonian Rose
Fragranxe ranking: Amazonian Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amazonian RoseCarolina Herrera

H2Hummer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 20%Had 5%Want 76%

3.62/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 53%Had 31%Want 15%

Category winnerAmazonian RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

27%Like

14%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

90 votes

13%Love

54%Like

15%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

78 votes

Category winnerH2Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityAmazonian Rose

SillageAmazonian Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value77

Category winnerH2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy88%

woody77%

floral65%

amber53%

smoky42%

warm spicy100%

amber91%

fresh spicy83%

citrus74%

woody65%

aromatic56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CardamomMandarin Orange

Heart3-5 hrs

Damask RoseMate

Base8-12 hrs

SandalwoodIncense

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarin OrangeCinnamon

Heart2-3 hrs

Bourbon PepperFirCardamomSandalwoodPatchouli

Base5-8 hrs

IncenseMyrrhAmberLeather

Category winnerAmazonian RoseLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day100

Night79

Spring89

Summer50

Fall100

Winter43

Day100

Night44

Category winnerH2Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex44

Women48

Party 38%Casual 27%Date 23%Work 12%

Men88

Unisex9

Women3

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 19%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,765

PerfumerNicolas Bonneville

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#17,718

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerAmazonian RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amazonian Rose by Carolina Herrera reshapes traditional floral perfumery into a bold, green-tinted statement. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of cracked cardamom and juicy mandarin orange, giving the initial spray an energetic, tart citrus sparkle. Within fifteen minutes, an expansive Damask rose emerges, wrapp…

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Hummer H2 opens with a bright flash of sweet mandarin orange, tangy bergamot, and a dusting of cinnamon spice. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles into a piney fir needle and bourbon pepper heart supported by cardamom and earthy patchouli. As the hours tick by, the scent mellows into a warm, resinous base of myr…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amazonian Rose or H2?

Amazonian Rose takes 5 of 8 categories. Amazonian Rose is rated 3.78/5 from 90 votes; H2 is rated 3.62/5 from 78 votes. Choose Amazonian Rose for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose H2 for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amazonian Rose or H2?

Amazonian Rose lasts longest (Amazonian Rose 76/100, H2 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amazonian Rose or H2?

Amazonian Rose projects furthest (Amazonian Rose 72/100, H2 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amazonian Rose and H2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood and Incense.

Is Amazonian Rose or H2 better for summer or winter?

For summer, H2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Amazonian Rose is the stronger pick. Amazonian Rose suits daytime wear; H2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amazonian Rose and H2?

Amazonian Rose has top notes of Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Damask Rose and Mate, a base of Sandalwood and Incense. H2 has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Cinnamon, heart notes of Bourbon Pepper, Fir, Cardamom and Sandalwood, a base of Incense, Myrrh, Amber and Leather.