Fragrance comparison

Amsterdam vs Hector

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

Amsterdam

Varriale Profumi

4.001 votes

Rank #61,012 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Hector

Archétype

5.001 votes

Rank #48,393 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.

Amsterdam
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hector
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Amsterdam1/4

Hector1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmsterdamVarriale Profumi

HectorArchétype

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 17%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value25

Category winnerAmsterdamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

amber69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

citrus70%

fruity60%

musky50%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Green AppleLemonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumAmber

Base6-8 hrs

Tonka BeanCedarwoodVetiver

Top

GrapefruitGreen AppleMintGalbanum

Heart

Juniper BerriesClary SageWhite Flowers

Base

CedarwoodMuskVetiverDry WoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Mint, Cedarwood and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Amsterdam, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 33%Work 24%Party 22%Date 21%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,012

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,393

PerfumerJorge Lee

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHectorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amsterdam by Varriale Profumi delivers an immediate rush of crisp green apple, sharp lemon zest, and cooling garden mint. The opening sparkles with an invigorating chill that cuts clean through muggy morning air. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk citrus edges mellow into an aromatic heart of crushed geranium petals an…

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Hector by Archétype opens with a sharp burst of crushed garden mint leaves, bitter grapefruit peel, and snappy green apple. Formulated by perfumer Jorge Lee, the initial citrus blast gets an extra green bite from resinous galbanum before shifting into a calm herbal core. In the heart phase, dry clary sage, piney junip…

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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 Hector?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1. Amsterdam is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Hector is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Amsterdam for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hector for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Amsterdam or Hector?

They last about the same: Amsterdam 60/100, Hector 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Amsterdam or Hector?

Projection is very close: Amsterdam 50/100, Hector 50/100 for sillage.

Do Amsterdam and Hector smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Mint, Cedarwood and Vetiver.

Is Amsterdam or Hector better for summer or winter?

Amsterdam suits daytime wear; Hector suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amsterdam and Hector?

Amsterdam has top notes of Green Apple, Lemon and Mint, heart notes of Geranium and Amber, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedarwood and Vetiver. Hector has top notes of Grapefruit, Green Apple, Mint and Galbanum, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Clary Sage and White Flowers, a base of Cedarwood, Musk, Vetiver and Dry Wood.