Fragrance comparison

Amelia vs High Frequency

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,657 ratings analysed

Amelia

Ted Baker

3.7446 votes

Rank #20,376 SweetAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

High Frequency

Initio Parfums Prives

3.741,611 votes

Rank #1,801 FloralAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

High Frequency takes 5 of 7 categories.

Amelia
Choose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
High Frequency
Choose it for a floral and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Amelia2/7

High Frequency5/7

Ratings & consensus: High Frequency
Community sentiment: High Frequency
Longevity: High Frequency
Sillage & projection: High Frequency
Value for money: Amelia
Versatility: Amelia
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: High Frequency

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmeliaTed Baker

High FrequencyInitio Parfums Prives

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 43%Had 9%Want 48%

3.74/ 5 · 1,611 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerHigh FrequencyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

39%Like

26%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

34%Love

37%Like

14%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

1,242 votes

Category winnerHigh FrequencyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityHigh Frequency

SillageHigh Frequency

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value38

Category winnerAmeliaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

almond92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

floral69%

powdery61%

floral100%

almond91%

fresh83%

nutty74%

fruity65%

vanilla56%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both almond, floral and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AlmondRhubarbMagnolia

Heart

HeliotropeLicoriceJasmine

Base

MapleTonka BeanPatchouli

Notes

AlmondHedioneMagnoliaHeliotropeVanillaJasmineSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Magnolia, Heliotrope and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer40

Fall100

Winter55

Day100

Night62

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter91

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmeliaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Men4

Unisex33

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,376

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#1,801

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews235

Category winnerHigh FrequencyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amelia by Ted Baker brings a sweet, powdery floral profile dominated by almond and heliotrope. It wraps you in a comforting warmth that feels ideal for cool autumn days. The scent balances powdery florals with a unique, sugary maple base that prevents it from becoming a standard gourmand option.

Reviews →

High Frequency by Initio Parfums Prives is a unisex floral gourmand fragrance launched in 2016. It centers on a prominent almond note blended with jasmine and magnolia, resulting in a creamy and nutty scent profile. It wears well as a year-round signature scent for those who enjoy sophisticated, slightly sweet florals…

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, Amelia or High Frequency?

High Frequency takes 5 of 7 categories. Amelia is rated 3.74/5 from 46 votes; High Frequency is rated 3.74/5 from 1,611 votes. Choose Amelia for a sweet and almond character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose High Frequency for a floral and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Amelia or High Frequency?

High Frequency lasts longest (High Frequency 74/100, Amelia 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amelia or High Frequency?

High Frequency projects furthest (High Frequency 67/100, Amelia 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amelia and High Frequency smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share almond, floral and vanilla accords. Common notes include Almond, Magnolia, Heliotrope and Jasmine.

Is Amelia or High Frequency better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amelia is the stronger pick. For winter, High Frequency is the stronger pick. Amelia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amelia and High Frequency?

Amelia has top notes of Almond, Rhubarb and Magnolia, heart notes of Heliotrope, Licorice and Jasmine, a base of Maple, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. High Frequency features Almond, Hedione, Magnolia, Heliotrope and Vanilla.