Fragrance comparison

Amor América Palo Santo vs Big Bang!

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 159 ratings analysed

Amor América Palo Santo

Natura

3.99152 votes

Rank #28,150 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Big Bang!

Natvm Parfvm

4.147 votes

Rank #40,599 BalsamicWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Amor América Palo Santo
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Big Bang!
Choose it for a balsamic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Amor América Palo Santo2/4

Big Bang!2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Big Bang!
Sillage & projection: Big Bang!
Value for money: Amor América Palo Santo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amor América Palo Santo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amor América Palo SantoNatura

Big Bang!Natvm Parfvm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 18%Had 55%Want 27%

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

152 votes

43%Love

29%Like

29%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBig Bang!

SillageBig Bang!

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value19

Category winnerAmor América Palo SantoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody88%

smoky77%

balsamic65%

aromatic53%

warm spicy42%

balsamic100%

woody92%

sweet84%

amber77%

vanilla69%

aromatic61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, amber and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IncenseResinsVetiverCedarAmberFlowers

No top / heart / base split published

Top

DavanaPineBergamot

Heart

IncenseVioletResinsRoseGeranium

Base

Tonka BeanAlmondCaramelAmyrisVanillaCedarwoodVetiverBenzoin

InformationalShared notesIncense, Resins and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter84

Day–

Night–

Spring17

Summer0

Fall83

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex73

Women20

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,150

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,599

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAmor América Palo SantoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amor América Palo Santo by Natura is a woody floral fragrance that leans into the warmth of resinous incense and earthy vetiver. Launched in 2008, it captures a meditative South American spirit. It works as an everyday scent for those who prefer grounding, non-sweet profiles during autumn days or crisp spring mornings.

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Big Bang! by Natvm Parfvm offers a complex study in contrasts, balancing sharp pine and bergamot against a deep heart of incense and resins. This unisex fragrance settles into a warm base of caramel, tonka bean, and almond, creating a resinous, woody musk experience. It is designed for those who appreciate scents that…

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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, Amor América Palo Santo or Big Bang!?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Amor América Palo Santo is rated 3.99/5 from 152 votes; Big Bang! is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Amor América Palo Santo for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Big Bang! for a balsamic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Amor América Palo Santo or Big Bang!?

Big Bang! lasts longest (Big Bang! 73/100, Amor América Palo Santo 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amor América Palo Santo or Big Bang!?

Big Bang! projects furthest (Big Bang! 75/100, Amor América Palo Santo 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amor América Palo Santo and Big Bang! smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Incense, Resins and Vetiver.

Is Amor América Palo Santo or Big Bang! better for summer or winter?

Big Bang! suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amor América Palo Santo and Big Bang!?

Amor América Palo Santo features Incense, Resins, Vetiver, Cedar and Amber. Big Bang! has top notes of Davana, Pine and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Violet, Resins and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Almond, Caramel and Amyris.