Fragrance comparison

Amphorae 48 vs Aqua Regia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 273 ratings analysed

Amphorae 48

Xerjoff

3.007 votes

Rank #63,962 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Aqua Regia

Xerjoff

4.08266 votes

Rank #5,265 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua Regia takes 4 of 4 categories.

Amphorae 48
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Aqua Regia
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Amphorae 480/4

Aqua Regia4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amphorae 48Xerjoff

Aqua RegiaXerjoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 7%Had 2%Want 90%

4.08/ 5 · 266 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

29%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

50%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

266 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAqua Regia

SillageAqua Regia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value40

Category winnerAqua RegiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

powdery100%

woody92%

leather84%

citrus77%

violet69%

fruity61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonGrapefruitCalabrian bergamot

Heart

GeraniumBulgarian RoseOsmanthus

Base

Singapore PatchouliCedarMadagascar VanillaSiam Benzoin

Top

LeatherCalabrian bergamotBlack Currant

Heart

VioletOrris RootCaramelSingapore Patchouli

Base

CedarMuskMadagascar Vanilla

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Singapore Patchouli, Cedar and Madagascar Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men55

Unisex37

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,962

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#5,265

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerAqua RegiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amphorae 48 by Xerjoff hits the skin with a sharp burst of Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit, and Calabrian bergamot. That initial citrus sparkle quickly yields to a heart dominated by Bulgarian Rose, green geranium, and velvety osmanthus. As it settles, the composition darkens into an earthy foundation of Singapore Patchouli,…

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Aqua Regia by Xerjoff pairs Calabrian bergamot and dark black currant with a prominent leather note. As it settles, Italian Tuscan orris root and sweet caramel soften the dry woods, creating a clean powdery profile over cedar and musk. Built for cool weather and formal evenings, this unisex composition offers an airy …

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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, Amphorae 48 or Aqua Regia?

Aqua Regia takes 4 of 4 categories. Amphorae 48 is rated 3.00/5 from 7 votes; Aqua Regia is rated 4.08/5 from 266 votes. Choose Amphorae 48 for a rose and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Aqua Regia for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Amphorae 48 or Aqua Regia?

Aqua Regia lasts longest (Aqua Regia 80/100, Amphorae 48 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amphorae 48 or Aqua Regia?

Aqua Regia projects furthest (Aqua Regia 70/100, Amphorae 48 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amphorae 48 and Aqua Regia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Singapore Patchouli, Cedar and Madagascar Vanilla.

Is Amphorae 48 or Aqua Regia better for summer or winter?

Amphorae 48 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amphorae 48 and Aqua Regia?

Amphorae 48 has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Bulgarian Rose and Osmanthus, a base of Singapore Patchouli, Cedar, Madagascar Vanilla and Siam Benzoin. Aqua Regia has top notes of Leather, Calabrian bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Violet, Orris Root, Caramel and Singapore Patchouli, a base of Cedar, Musk and Madagascar Vanilla.