Fragrance comparison

Ameixa vs Scarlet Sands

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 279 ratings analysed

Ameixa

O Boticário

4.06243 votes

Rank #31,893 FruitySweet

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32%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Scarlet Sands

Ex Nihilo

4.2836 votes

Rank #13,717 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scarlet Sands takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ameixa
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Scarlet Sands
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ameixa2/7

Scarlet Sands5/7

Ratings & consensus: Scarlet Sands
Community sentiment: Ameixa
Longevity: Scarlet Sands
Sillage & projection: Scarlet Sands
Value for money: Ameixa
Versatility: Scarlet Sands
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Scarlet Sands

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmeixaO Boticário

Scarlet SandsEx Nihilo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 56%Had 28%Want 16%

4.28/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerScarlet SandsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

42%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

4%Hate

243 votes

64%Love

14%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerAmeixaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityScarlet Sands

SillageScarlet Sands

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value24

Category winnerAmeixaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet90%

powdery80%

almond70%

vanilla60%

floral50%

white floral100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fruity69%

oud61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumOrange BlossomPeachNectarineBergamotOrange

Heart

AlmondRaspberryFreesiaYogurt

Base

HeliotropeVanillaSandalwoodTolu Balsam

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryMandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmineFreesia

Base6-10+ hrs

AmberAkigalawoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Raspberry, Freesia and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Scarlet Sands, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer60

Fall87

Winter60

Day100

Night67

Category winnerScarlet SandsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women93

Men7

Unisex41

Women52

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,893

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,717

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerScarlet SandsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ameixa by O Boticário is a cozy, fruit-forward scent built around juicy dark plum, ripe peach nectar, and a distinctive creamy yogurt accord. The fragrance opens with a bright burst of sweet nectarine, bergamot, and orange blossom before settling into a comforting heart of crushed almonds, tart raspberry, and soft fre…

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Scarlet Sands by Ex Nihilo opens with a bright splash of ripe raspberry and juicy mandarin, creating a sweet, sunlit introduction that feels playful yet polished. As the initial fruitiness settles on your skin, a lush bouquet of orange blossom, clean freesia, and jasmine unfolds with creamy floral warmth. The base anc…

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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, Ameixa or Scarlet Sands?

Scarlet Sands takes 5 of 7 categories. Ameixa is rated 4.06/5 from 243 votes; Scarlet Sands is rated 4.28/5 from 36 votes. Choose Ameixa for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Scarlet Sands for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ameixa or Scarlet Sands?

Scarlet Sands lasts longest (Scarlet Sands 74/100, Ameixa 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ameixa or Scarlet Sands?

Scarlet Sands projects furthest (Scarlet Sands 59/100, Ameixa 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ameixa and Scarlet Sands smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Raspberry, Freesia and Vanilla.

Is Ameixa or Scarlet Sands better for summer or winter?

For summer, Scarlet Sands is the stronger pick. For winter, Ameixa is the stronger pick. Scarlet Sands suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ameixa and Scarlet Sands?

Ameixa has top notes of Plum, Orange Blossom, Peach and Nectarine, heart notes of Almond, Raspberry, Freesia and Yogurt, a base of Heliotrope, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Tolu Balsam. Scarlet Sands has top notes of Raspberry and Mandarin, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Amber, Akigalawood and Vanilla.