Fragrance comparison

Ameer vs Il Mercante di Sogni

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 284 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ameer

ALREHAB PERFUMES

3.91268 votes

Rank #2,039 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Il Mercante di Sogni

DFG1924

4.4416 votes

Rank #33,374 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ameer takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ameer
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Il Mercante di Sogni
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ameer4/5

Il Mercante di Sogni1/5

Ratings & consensus: Il Mercante di Sogni
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ameer
Sillage & projection: Ameer
Value for money: Ameer
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ameer

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmeerALREHAB PERFUMES

Il Mercante di SogniDFG1924

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 268 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.44/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

Category winnerIl Mercante di SogniRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

17%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

63%Love

25%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityAmeer

SillageAmeer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value67

Category winnerAmeerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

aldehydic77%

amber69%

musky61%

woody100%

patchouli86%

powdery72%

amber58%

musky44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both powdery, amber and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeAldehydesLavenderSaffronRose

Heart

GeraniumCedar

Base

VanillaAmberMuskPatchouliOakmoss

Top20-30 mins

Musk

Heart3-5 hrs

CedarPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

Amber

InformationalShared notesCedar, Amber, Musk and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Il Mercante di Sogni, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer50

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer57

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Men43

Unisex29

Women29

Work 33%Casual 30%Date 23%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,039

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews91

Overall rank#33,374

PerfumerRoberto Dario

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAmeerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ameer is a loud, aldehydic, powdery rose and geranium scent with a saffron-tinged start and a warm vanilla amber base underneath. On some noses it reads like rose soap, and the sharper aldehydes can feel screechy if you overspray. It suits people who enjoy classic, soapy florals with a strong trail, and it is easy to …

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DFG1924 Il Mercante di Sogni delivers a calm, meditative woody experience centered on clean musk, dry cedarwood, and earthy patchouli. It opens with an airy musk that feels like freshly washed linen warmed by the sun. Within twenty minutes, chipped Virginia cedar and herbal patchouli step forward, cutting through any …

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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, Ameer or Il Mercante di Sogni?

Ameer takes 4 of 5 categories. Ameer is rated 3.91/5 from 268 votes; Il Mercante di Sogni is rated 4.44/5 from 16 votes. Choose Ameer for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Il Mercante di Sogni for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ameer or Il Mercante di Sogni?

Ameer lasts longest (Ameer 84/100, Il Mercante di Sogni 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ameer or Il Mercante di Sogni?

Ameer projects furthest (Ameer 75/100, Il Mercante di Sogni 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ameer and Il Mercante di Sogni smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, amber and musky accords. Common notes include Cedar, Amber, Musk and Patchouli.

Is Ameer or Il Mercante di Sogni better for summer or winter?

Ameer suits daytime wear; Il Mercante di Sogni suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ameer and Il Mercante di Sogni?

Ameer has top notes of Orange, Aldehydes, Lavender and Saffron, heart notes of Geranium and Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Patchouli. Il Mercante di Sogni has top notes of Musk, heart notes of Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Amber.