Fragrance comparison

Amore Mio vs Kimimela

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 336 ratings analysed

3 wins

Amore Mio

Roja Dove

4.21332 votes

Rank #1,533 White FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Kimimela

Paolo Gigli

4.254 votes

Rank #55,325 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amore Mio takes 3 of 4 categories.

Amore Mio
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Kimimela
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Amore Mio3/4

Kimimela1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amore Mio
Sillage & projection: Amore Mio
Value for money: Kimimela
Versatility: Not scored
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

KimimelaPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 332 votes

Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 30%Had 5%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAmore Mio

SillageAmore Mio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value67

Category winnerKimimelaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

powdery92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

woody100%

vanilla92%

yellow floral84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, vanilla 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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronBergamotOrange BlossomMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangCardamomNutmegJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

Woody NotesVanillaTonka BeanAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Kimimela, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter94

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex35

Women38

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 34%Casual 27%Work 24%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,533

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews48

Overall rank#55,325

PerfumerNot listed

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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Kimimela by Paolo Gigli delivers an inviting blend of warm spices and creamy sweetness. The scent opens with a lively flash of bergamot and sweet mandarin orange. Saffron adds a gentle leather-like warmth right from the start. You will not find harsh synthetic edges here. As the initial citrus sparkle fades over the f…

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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 Kimimela?

Amore Mio takes 3 of 4 categories. Amore Mio is rated 4.21/5 from 332 votes; Kimimela is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Amore Mio for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Kimimela for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amore Mio or Kimimela?

Amore Mio lasts longest (Amore Mio 84/100, Kimimela 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amore Mio or Kimimela?

Amore Mio projects furthest (Amore Mio 75/100, Kimimela 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amore Mio and Kimimela smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Amore Mio or Kimimela better for summer or winter?

Kimimela suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amore Mio and Kimimela?

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. Kimimela has top notes of Saffron, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Woody Notes, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Amber.