Fragrance comparison

Amore Nero vs H21

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 65 ratings analysed

Amore Nero

Angelo Caroli

3.7030 votes

Rank #40,673 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

H21

Bepolar

3.4535 votes

Rank #14,661 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

H21 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Amore Nero
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
H21
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Amore Nero2/5

H213/5

Ratings & consensus: Amore Nero
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: H21
Sillage & projection: H21
Value for money: Amore Nero
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: H21

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amore NeroAngelo Caroli

H21Bepolar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 35%Had 12%Want 53%

3.45/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 32%Had 36%Want 32%

Category winnerAmore NeroRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

17%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

30 votes

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityH21

SillageH21

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value25

Category winnerAmore NeroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

rose61%

woody100%

fruity92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantOrange PeelLemonBergamot

Heart

IncenseGeraniumRoseCarnationPepperCeleryGinger

Base

Tonka BeanAmberVanilleVetiverJasmine

Top

RoseMuskVetiver

Heart

Carnation

Base

Black CurrantSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Rose, Carnation and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer0

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex30

Women60

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,673

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,661

PerfumerAngelo Orazio Pregoni

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerH21Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Angelo Caroli Amore Nero opens with a sharp burst of black currant and bright orange peel before dropping into a dark, smoky heart. Incense and crushed geranium cut through the initial sweetness, giving the composition a dry, herbal bite. As it settles on skin, warm amber and tonka bean smooth out the rough edges with…

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H21 by Bepolar is a woody aromatic creation from 2019 that blends bright rose and musk with an earthy vetiver base. It offers a clean, woody profile that feels versatile for daily wear. This scent maintains a crisp character on the skin, leaning toward those who appreciate subtle, refined woodiness in their everyday 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 Nero or H21?

H21 takes 3 of 5 categories. Amore Nero is rated 3.70/5 from 30 votes; H21 is rated 3.45/5 from 35 votes. Choose Amore Nero for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose H21 for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Amore Nero or H21?

They last about the same: H21 78/100, Amore Nero 77/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Amore Nero or H21?

H21 projects furthest (H21 69/100, Amore Nero 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amore Nero and H21 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Rose, Carnation and Vetiver.

Is Amore Nero or H21 better for summer or winter?

Amore Nero suits day or night wear; H21 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amore Nero and H21?

Amore Nero has top notes of Black Currant, Orange Peel, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Geranium, Rose and Carnation, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Vanille and Vetiver. H21 has top notes of Rose, Musk and Vetiver, heart notes of Carnation, a base of Black Currant and Sandalwood.