Fragrance comparison

AMOROSA vs I Am Woman

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

AMOROSA

Quearmé

3.147 votes

Rank #57,671 RosePatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

I Am Woman

Joan Collins

4.4825 votes

Rank #12,614 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

I Am Woman takes 4 of 5 categories.

AMOROSA
Choose it for a rose and patchouli character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
I Am Woman
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

AMOROSA0/5

I Am Woman4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: I Am Woman
Sillage & projection: I Am Woman
Value for money: I Am Woman
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: I Am Woman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AMOROSAQuearmé

I Am WomanJoan Collins

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 25%Had 13%Want 63%

4.48/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 32%Had 2%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

14%Like

43%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

60%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityI Am Woman

SillageI Am Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value75

Category winnerI Am WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

patchouli92%

woody84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotOrange

Heart3-4 hrs

RosePeachJasmine

Base7-9+ hrs

PatchouliMossAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesOrangeMandarin OrangePeachLemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmineMossGreen NotesRose

Base6-10+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodVanillaMuskPatchouliCedar

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer0

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night57

Spring45

Summer55

Fall55

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Casual 39%Date 27%Work 18%Party 15%

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

Date 36%Work 28%Party 21%Casual 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,671

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#12,614

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerI Am WomanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

AMOROSA by Quearmé catches you off guard from the first blast. It does not play nice. The opening detonates with bitter orange and sharp bergamot peel, delivering an almost solvent-like citrus punch that borders on raw leather polish. Give it five minutes to settle. Once the initial shock waves clear, a thorny rose an…

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Joan Collins I Am Woman delivers an unapologetic throwback to bold twentieth-century glamour. The first spritz unleashes an energetic blast of bitter bergamot, juicy mandarin orange, and sweet peach nectar. Give it five minutes. Once the sharp alcohol vapors lift, velvety orange blossom and jasmine intertwine with ear…

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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, AMOROSA or I Am Woman?

I Am Woman takes 4 of 5 categories. AMOROSA is rated 3.14/5 from 7 votes; I Am Woman is rated 4.48/5 from 25 votes. Choose AMOROSA for a rose and patchouli character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose I Am Woman for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, AMOROSA or I Am Woman?

I Am Woman lasts longest (I Am Woman 83/100, AMOROSA 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, AMOROSA or I Am Woman?

I Am Woman projects furthest (I Am Woman 76/100, AMOROSA 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do AMOROSA and I Am Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Rose and Peach.

Is AMOROSA or I Am Woman better for summer or winter?

AMOROSA suits daytime wear; I Am Woman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in AMOROSA and I Am Woman?

AMOROSA has top notes of Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Peach and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Moss, Amber and Musk. I Am Woman has top notes of Citruses, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Peach, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Moss and Green Notes, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.