Fragrance comparison

Amsterdam vs Arabia Black Aromato

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 29 ratings analysed

3 wins

Amsterdam

Maria Paola Perfumes

5.001 votes

Rank #49,583 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Arabia Black Aromato

Le Chameau

4.4628 votes

Rank #26,048 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amsterdam takes 3 of 5 categories.

Amsterdam
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear.
Arabia Black Aromato
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Amsterdam3/5

Arabia Black Aromato2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amsterdam
Sillage & projection: Amsterdam
Value for money: Arabia Black Aromato
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Amsterdam
Fragranxe ranking: Arabia Black Aromato

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmsterdamMaria Paola Perfumes

Arabia Black AromatoLe Chameau

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 17%Want 83%

4.46/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 43%Had 4%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

57%Love

32%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityAmsterdam

SillageAmsterdam

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value83

Category winnerArabia Black AromatoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

sweet92%

green84%

smoky77%

balsamic69%

cannabis61%

woody100%

oud92%

amber84%

cannabis77%

green69%

smoky61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, green and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green NotescannabisResins

Heart2-4 hrs

Pink PepperJasmineCoffeeSugar

Base7-10+ hrs

Ambergrisoak mossIncenseTobacco

Top15 to 30 minutes

cannabisGreen Notes

Heart2 to 4 hours

Woodsy NotesResinTobaccoCoffee

Base4 to 8 hours

AgarwoodIncense

Category winnerAmsterdamLongest dry-down: 7-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring47

Summer18

Fall94

Winter100

Day31

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,583

PerfumerMaria Paola Montolmo

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,048

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerArabia Black AromatoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amsterdam by Maria Paola Perfumes opens with a crisp burst of damp green notes, fresh cannabis leaves, and golden tree resins that feel brisk and earthy. As the brisk opening calms down, a comforting blend of roasted coffee beans, spun sugar, and gentle jasmine warms up the midsection. The dry-down settles into rich p…

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Arabia Black Aromato by Le Chameau is a dark, dry aromatic spicy fragrance built around resinous wood and bitter smoky tones. It opens with sharp green notes and herbal cannabis, creating a pungent, earthy blast. Soon, rich resin, dark woodsy notes, dry tobacco, and bitter coffee take over the center, giving the body …

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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, Amsterdam or Arabia Black Aromato?

Amsterdam takes 3 of 5 categories. Amsterdam is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Arabia Black Aromato is rated 4.46/5 from 28 votes. Choose Amsterdam for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Arabia Black Aromato for a woody and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amsterdam or Arabia Black Aromato?

Amsterdam lasts longest (Amsterdam 80/100, Arabia Black Aromato 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amsterdam or Arabia Black Aromato?

Amsterdam projects furthest (Amsterdam 75/100, Arabia Black Aromato 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amsterdam and Arabia Black Aromato smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, green and smoky accords. Common notes include Green Notes, cannabis, Coffee and Incense.

Is Amsterdam or Arabia Black Aromato better for summer or winter?

Amsterdam suits evening wear; Arabia Black Aromato suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amsterdam and Arabia Black Aromato?

Amsterdam has top notes of Green Notes, cannabis and Resins, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Coffee and Sugar, a base of Ambergris, oak moss, Incense and Tobacco. Arabia Black Aromato has top notes of cannabis and Green Notes, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, Resin, Tobacco and Coffee, a base of Agarwood and Incense.