Fragrance comparison

Amore Mio vs Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 663 ratings analysed

4 wins

Amore Mio

Roja Dove

4.21332 votes

Rank #1,609 White FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition

Chanel

4.44331 votes

Rank #26,713 CitrusAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amore Mio takes 4 of 7 categories.

Amore Mio
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition
Choose it for a citrus and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amore Mio4/7

Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition3/7

Ratings & consensus: Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition
Community sentiment: Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition
Longevity: Amore Mio
Sillage & projection: Amore Mio
Value for money: Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition
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

Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red EditionChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 332 votes

Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%

4.44/ 5 · 331 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerChanel No 5 L'Eau Red EditionRating 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

59%Love

31%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

331 votes

Category winnerChanel No 5 L'Eau Red EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityAmore Mio

SillageAmore Mio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value46

Category winnerChanel No 5 L'Eau Red EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

powdery92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

aldehydic92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

white floral61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and white floral

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesLemonNeroliOrangeBergamotLimeMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasmineMay Rose

Base4-6 hrs

OrrisVanillaCedarWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter94

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter63

Day100

Night39

Category winnerAmore MioMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex35

Women38

Men6

Unisex14

Women81

Work 38%Casual 33%Date 20%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,609

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews48

Overall rank#26,713

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition strips away the heavy velvet curtains of the vintage original. It is bright. Crisp lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and sharp lime explode across the opening with fizzy aldehydes. That initial burst feels like cracking open a chilled citrus tonic on a sunny patio. Within twenty minutes, the …

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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, Amore Mio or Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition?

Amore Mio takes 4 of 7 categories. Amore Mio is rated 4.21/5 from 332 votes; Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition is rated 4.44/5 from 331 votes. Choose Amore Mio for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition for a citrus and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amore Mio or Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition?

Amore Mio lasts longest (Amore Mio 84/100, Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amore Mio or Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition?

Amore Mio projects furthest (Amore Mio 75/100, Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amore Mio and Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Amore Mio or Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amore Mio is the stronger pick. For winter, Amore Mio is the stronger pick. Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amore Mio and Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition?

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. Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition has top notes of Aldehydes, Lemon, Neroli and Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and May Rose, a base of Orris, Vanilla, Cedar and White Musk.