Fragrance comparison

Amsterdam vs Le Chat Rouge

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

2 wins

Amsterdam

Maria Paola Perfumes

5.001 votes

Rank #45,086 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

6%scent match

Clearly different

Le Chat Rouge

House of Atropa

3.001 votes

Rank #63,990 CoffeeFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amsterdam takes 2 of 2 categories.

Amsterdam
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Le Chat Rouge
Choose it for a coffee and fruity character.

Amsterdam2/2

Le Chat Rouge0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmsterdamMaria Paola Perfumes

Le Chat RougeHouse of Atropa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 17%Want 83%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 3%Had 3%Want 94%

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

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

amber100%

sweet92%

green84%

smoky77%

balsamic69%

cannabis61%

coffee100%

fruity83%

tropical65%

warm spicy48%

fresh30%

Scent match6%Clearly different

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

Top20-30 mins

Star FruitLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

CoffeeSugar

Base5-7+ hrs

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Category winnerAmsterdamLongest dry-down: 7-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Date 32%Party 30%Casual 25%Work 14%

Not enough votes yet

Casual 36%Work 25%Date 22%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,086

PerfumerMaria Paola Montolmo

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,990

PerfumerLisa Andrék

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmsterdamHigher 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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Le Chat Rouge by House of Atropa takes a daring detour from typical café scents. It pairs sharp yellow lemon and crisp star fruit with rich, dark roasted coffee. The first blast feels electric and tangy. As the sharp fruit settles, warm granulated sugar softens the bitter espresso base, creating the distinct feel of a…

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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, Amsterdam or Le Chat Rouge?

Amsterdam takes 2 of 2 categories. Amsterdam is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Le Chat Rouge is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Amsterdam for a amber and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Le Chat Rouge for a coffee and fruity character.

Do Amsterdam and Le Chat Rouge smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Coffee and Sugar.

Is Amsterdam or Le Chat Rouge better for summer or winter?

Amsterdam suits evening wear; Le Chat Rouge suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amsterdam and Le Chat Rouge?

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. Le Chat Rouge has top notes of Star Fruit and Lemon, heart notes of Coffee and Sugar.