Fragrance comparison

Amore Mio vs Want

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,513 ratings analysed

6 wins

Amore Mio

Roja Dove

4.21332 votes

Rank #1,687 White FloralPowdery

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Want

DSQUARED²

3.851,181 votes

Rank #4,659 VanillaPowdery

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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.
Want
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Amore Mio6/7

Want1/7

Ratings & consensus: Amore Mio
Community sentiment: Amore Mio
Longevity: Amore Mio
Sillage & projection: Amore Mio
Value for money: Want
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

WantDSQUARED²

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 332 votes

Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%

3.85/ 5 · 1,181 votes

Have 41%Had 27%Want 32%

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

27%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

1,181 votes

Category winnerAmore MioMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAmore Mio

SillageAmore Mio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value61

Category winnerWantBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

powdery92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

vanilla100%

powdery92%

woody84%

rose77%

citrus69%

floral61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both powdery, vanilla and woody

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 to 30 minutes

GingerPink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

HeliotropeDamask RoseNeroli

Base5 to 7 hours

Madagascar VanillaVanilla AbsoluteWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Heliotrope, Neroli and Rose. Durations are only published for Want, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter94

Day–

Night–

Spring41

Summer19

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night59

Category winnerAmore MioMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex35

Women38

Men2

Unisex8

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,687

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews48

Overall rank#4,659

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews96

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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Want by DSQUARED² is an oriental floral eau de parfum centered on sweet vanilla, soft powder, and warm spice. It opens with an energetic spark of fresh ginger, pink pepper, and mandarin orange before unfolding into a delicate heart of heliotrope, Damask rose, and neroli. As the florals settle, Madagascar vanilla and r…

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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 Want?

Amore Mio takes 6 of 7 categories. Amore Mio is rated 4.21/5 from 332 votes; Want is rated 3.85/5 from 1,181 votes. Choose Amore Mio for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Want for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amore Mio or Want?

Amore Mio lasts longest (Amore Mio 84/100, Want 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amore Mio or Want?

Amore Mio projects furthest (Amore Mio 75/100, Want 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amore Mio and Want smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Heliotrope, Neroli and Rose.

Is Amore Mio or Want better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Amore Mio and Want?

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. Want has top notes of Ginger, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Heliotrope, Damask Rose and Neroli, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Vanilla Absolute and Woodsy Notes.