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Amore Mio vs MONTEZUMA

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

Updated 333 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amore Mio takes 3 of 3 categories.

  • Amore Mio

    Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • MONTEZUMA

    Choose it for a fresh and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Amore Mio3/3
MONTEZUMA0/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Amore Mio
Sillage & projection
Amore Mio
Value for money
Not scored
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
MONTEZUMACelebon
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.21/ 5 · 332 votes
Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
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

100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity84
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate100
Category winners

LongevityAmore Mio

SillageAmore Mio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value45
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
powdery92%
woody84%
vanilla77%
warm spicy69%
sweet61%
fresh100%
warm spicy90%
cinnamon80%
woody70%
powdery60%
vanilla50%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and powdery

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
Top20-30 mins
CitrusMandarin OrangeOrange BlossomBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
SnowCinnamonCardamomJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
White SandalwoodVanillaPatchouliTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for MONTEZUMA, 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
Day64
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men27
Unisex35
Women38
Men50
Unisex0
Women50
Date 35%Party 28%Casual 20%Work 18%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,559

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews48

Overall rank#51,831

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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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 MONTEZUMA?

Amore Mio takes 3 of 3 categories. Amore Mio is rated 4.21/5 from 332 votes; MONTEZUMA is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Amore Mio for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose MONTEZUMA for a fresh and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amore Mio or MONTEZUMA?

Amore Mio lasts longest (Amore Mio 84/100, MONTEZUMA 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amore Mio or MONTEZUMA?

Amore Mio projects furthest (Amore Mio 75/100, MONTEZUMA 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amore Mio and MONTEZUMA smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Orange Blossom.

Is Amore Mio or MONTEZUMA better for summer or winter?

MONTEZUMA suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amore Mio and MONTEZUMA?

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. MONTEZUMA has top notes of Citrus, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Snow, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Jasmine, a base of White Sandalwood, Vanilla, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.

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