Fragrance comparison

Amistad vs Pamplemousse Rhubarb

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 265 ratings analysed

Amistad

Guy Bouchara

4.002 votes

Rank #52,752 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Pamplemousse Rhubarb

L'Occitane en Provence

4.32263 votes

Rank #11,141 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pamplemousse Rhubarb takes 3 of 5 categories.

Amistad
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Pamplemousse Rhubarb
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amistad2/5

Pamplemousse Rhubarb3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pamplemousse Rhubarb
Sillage & projection: Pamplemousse Rhubarb
Value for money: Amistad
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Amistad
Fragranxe ranking: Pamplemousse Rhubarb

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmistadGuy Bouchara

Pamplemousse RhubarbL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 100%Want 0%

4.32/ 5 · 263 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

47%Love

44%Like

4%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

263 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityPamplemousse Rhubarb

SillagePamplemousse Rhubarb

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value47

Category winnerAmistadBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

woody60%

warm spicy50%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

fruity30%

Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonGrapefruitOrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomNutmegClary SageCypressGeraniumPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

CedarVetiverBenzoinIncenseMyrrh

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitRhubarbLemonCypress

Heart1-2 hrs

LavenderNutmegClove

Base2-4 hrs

VetiverCedar

Category winnerAmistadLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day100

Night19

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 36%Work 29%Date 25%Party 11%

Men4

Unisex49

Women47

Casual 48%Work 32%Date 13%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,752

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#11,141

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerPamplemousse RhubarbHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Guy Bouchara Amistad is a warm, woody spicy cologne that pairs bright Mediterranean citrus with an earthy woodland base. The scent starts with a brisk splash of bitter grapefruit, tart lemon, and orange before shifting into an aromatic core of crushed cypress, clary sage, and nutmeg. In the drydown, smoky incense, myr…

Reviews →

Pamplemousse Rhubarb by L'Occitane en Provence delivers an invigorating, bittersweet splash of raw fruit and crisp greenery. The opening hits with sharp pink grapefruit and tart rhubarb stalk, backed by a splash of sunny lemon. It smells remarkably authentic, avoiding sugary candy syrup in favor of genuine citric bite…

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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, Amistad or Pamplemousse Rhubarb?

Pamplemousse Rhubarb takes 3 of 5 categories. Amistad is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Pamplemousse Rhubarb is rated 4.32/5 from 263 votes. Choose Amistad for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Pamplemousse Rhubarb for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amistad or Pamplemousse Rhubarb?

Pamplemousse Rhubarb lasts longest (Pamplemousse Rhubarb 50/100, Amistad 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amistad or Pamplemousse Rhubarb?

Pamplemousse Rhubarb projects furthest (Pamplemousse Rhubarb 46/100, Amistad 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amistad and Pamplemousse Rhubarb smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Grapefruit, Nutmeg and Cypress.

Is Amistad or Pamplemousse Rhubarb better for summer or winter?

Amistad suits evening wear; Pamplemousse Rhubarb suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amistad and Pamplemousse Rhubarb?

Amistad has top notes of Lemon, Grapefruit, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg, Clary Sage and Cypress, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Benzoin and Incense. Pamplemousse Rhubarb has top notes of Grapefruit, Rhubarb, Lemon and Cypress, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg and Clove, a base of Vetiver and Cedar.