Fragrance comparison

AMG Red Thrill vs EAU/02 Tanto Amore

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 113 ratings analysed

AMG Red Thrill

Mercedes-Benz

3.7330 votes

Rank #21,871 IrisWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

EAU/02 Tanto Amore

Zara

3.8983 votes

Rank #12,357 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

EAU/02 Tanto Amore takes 4 of 7 categories.

AMG Red Thrill
Choose it for a iris and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
EAU/02 Tanto Amore
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

AMG Red Thrill3/7

EAU/02 Tanto Amore4/7

Ratings & consensus: EAU/02 Tanto Amore
Community sentiment: EAU/02 Tanto Amore
Longevity: AMG Red Thrill
Sillage & projection: AMG Red Thrill
Value for money: EAU/02 Tanto Amore
Versatility: AMG Red Thrill
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: EAU/02 Tanto Amore

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AMG Red ThrillMercedes-Benz

EAU/02 Tanto AmoreZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%

3.89/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 64%Had 8%Want 28%

Category winnerEAU/02 Tanto AmoreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

20%Like

17%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

30 votes

33%Love

35%Like

25%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerEAU/02 Tanto AmoreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAMG Red Thrill

SillageAMG Red Thrill

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value80

Category winnerEAU/02 Tanto AmoreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

warm spicy88%

powdery77%

vanilla65%

violet53%

aromatic42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

iris77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both iris, powdery and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cardamom

Heart

Iris

Base

Vanilla

Top

Blood Orangejuniper berryCardamom

Heart

IrisLavenderSagePepper

Base

CedarVanillaPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Iris and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring94

Summer100

Fall36

Winter22

Day100

Night38

Category winnerAMG Red ThrillMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex16

Women11

Men75

Unisex20

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,871

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#12,357

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerEAU/02 Tanto AmoreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

AMG Red Thrill by Mercedes-Benz focuses on a focused three-note structure of green cardamom, powdery iris, and warm vanilla. The opening hits with sharp, aromatic cardamom spice that feels punchy and slightly resinous. Within fifteen minutes, the heart pushes forward a smooth, cosmetic iris that softens the peppery ed…

Reviews →

EAU/02 Tanto Amore by Zara is an aromatic fragrance for men, launched in 2023. It blends blood orange and juniper berry with a heart of iris, sage, and pepper over a base of cedar and vanilla. This scent provides a fresh, clean profile perfect for casual daytime wear during the warmer months of spring and summer.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, AMG Red Thrill or EAU/02 Tanto Amore?

EAU/02 Tanto Amore takes 4 of 7 categories. AMG Red Thrill is rated 3.73/5 from 30 votes; EAU/02 Tanto Amore is rated 3.89/5 from 83 votes. Choose AMG Red Thrill for a iris and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose EAU/02 Tanto Amore for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, AMG Red Thrill or EAU/02 Tanto Amore?

AMG Red Thrill lasts longest (AMG Red Thrill 69/100, EAU/02 Tanto Amore 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, AMG Red Thrill or EAU/02 Tanto Amore?

AMG Red Thrill projects furthest (AMG Red Thrill 57/100, EAU/02 Tanto Amore 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do AMG Red Thrill and EAU/02 Tanto Amore smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share iris, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Iris and Vanilla.

Is AMG Red Thrill or EAU/02 Tanto Amore better for summer or winter?

For summer, EAU/02 Tanto Amore is the stronger pick. For winter, AMG Red Thrill is the stronger pick. AMG Red Thrill suits evening wear; EAU/02 Tanto Amore suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in AMG Red Thrill and EAU/02 Tanto Amore?

AMG Red Thrill has top notes of Cardamom, heart notes of Iris, a base of Vanilla. EAU/02 Tanto Amore has top notes of Blood Orange, juniper berry and Cardamom, heart notes of Iris, Lavender, Sage and Pepper, a base of Cedar, Vanilla, Patchouli and Vetiver.