Fragrance comparison

Amore Mio vs Bee

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,597 ratings analysed

6 wins

Amore Mio

Roja Dove

4.21332 votes

Rank #1,687 White FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Bee

Ellis Brooklyn · 2021

3.721,265 votes

Rank #6,594 HoneySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amore Mio takes 6 of 7 categories.

Amore Mio
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Bee
Choose it for a honey and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Amore Mio6/7

Bee1/7

Ratings & consensus: Amore Mio
Community sentiment: Amore Mio
Longevity: Amore Mio
Sillage & projection: Amore Mio
Value for money: Bee
Versatility: Amore Mio
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amore Mio

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amore MioRoja Dove

BeeEllis Brooklyn

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 332 votes

Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%

3.72/ 5 · 1,265 votes

Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%

Category winnerAmore MioRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

181 votes

34%Love

29%Like

15%Ok

13%Dislike

8%Hate

1,265 votes

Category winnerAmore MioMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAmore Mio

SillageAmore Mio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value48

Category winnerBeeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

powdery92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

honey100%

sweet82%

warm spicy74%

vanilla73%

rum62%

woody59%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both vanilla, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

HeliotropeGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangVioletOrange BlossomNeroliRose

Base

CacaoRumOrrisVanillaTonka BeanGuaiac WoodCopaiba balmSandalwood

Top30 to 45 minutes

RumDavana

Heart2 to 3 hours

HoneyBranCinnamon

Base3 to 4 hours

VanillaCacaoSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCacao, Rum, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Bee, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter94

Day–

Night–

Spring43

Summer30

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night62

Category winnerAmore MioMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex35

Women38

Men1

Unisex28

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,687

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews48

Overall rank#6,594

PerfumerMeabh McCurtin

Launched2021

Reviews209

Category winnerAmore MioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amore Mio opens with a bright citrus touch and a noticeable dusting of cacao, then settles into a plush floral heart of heliotrope, jasmine, orange blossom and violet. The overall effect is powdery, creamy and softly boozy rather than loudly fruity. It suits shoppers who enjoy elegant white florals with gourmand shadi…

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Bee by Ellis Brooklyn presents a dense, warm gourmand profile centred on honey, boozy rum, and comforting vanilla. Created by perfumer Meabh McCurtin, the composition balances sweet indulgence with the dry grain texture of bran and a dusting of cinnamon. Sandalwood and cacao in the base provide an earthy, woody founda…

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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, Amore Mio or Bee?

Amore Mio takes 6 of 7 categories. Amore Mio is rated 4.21/5 from 332 votes; Bee is rated 3.72/5 from 1,265 votes. Choose Amore Mio for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Bee for a honey and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amore Mio or Bee?

Amore Mio lasts longest (Amore Mio 84/100, Bee 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amore Mio or Bee?

Amore Mio projects furthest (Amore Mio 75/100, Bee 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amore Mio and Bee smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cacao, Rum, Vanilla and Sandalwood.

Is Amore Mio or Bee better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amore Mio is the stronger pick. For winter, Amore Mio is the stronger pick. Bee suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amore Mio and Bee?

Amore Mio has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Heliotrope, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Cacao, Rum, Orris and Vanilla. Bee has top notes of Rum and Davana, heart notes of Honey, Bran and Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla, Cacao and Sandalwood.