Fragrance comparison

Amsterdam vs Viola Intense

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

Amsterdam

Varriale Profumi

4.001 votes

Rank #60,951 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

72%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Viola Intense

Sfondo Perfume

5.001 votes

Rank #44,593 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Viola Intense takes 3 of 4 categories.

Amsterdam
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Viola Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Amsterdam1/4

Viola Intense3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmsterdamVarriale Profumi

Viola IntenseSfondo Perfume

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 11%Had 0%Want 89%

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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityViola Intense

SillageViola Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAmsterdamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

amber69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

green92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match72%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and green

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

MintGreen AppleLemon

Heart

Tonka BeanGeranium

Base

VanillaOakmossCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Lemon, Mint and Geranium. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,951

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,593

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerViola IntenseHigher 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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Viola Intense by Sfondo Perfume opens with a sharp burst of mint and green apple, backed by a clean citrus note. As the blend settles on the skin, a warm base of vanilla and vetiver emerges, offering a unisex appeal that fits casual spring afternoons. It is a straightforward option for those who enjoy fresh, green pro…

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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 Viola Intense?

Viola Intense takes 3 of 4 categories. Amsterdam is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Viola Intense 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 Viola Intense for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Amsterdam or Viola Intense?

Viola Intense lasts longest (Viola Intense 73/100, Amsterdam 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amsterdam or Viola Intense?

Viola Intense projects furthest (Viola Intense 67/100, Amsterdam 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amsterdam and Viola Intense smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and green accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Lemon, Mint and Geranium.

Is Amsterdam or Viola Intense better for summer or winter?

Amsterdam suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amsterdam and Viola Intense?

Amsterdam has top notes of Green Apple, Lemon and Mint, heart notes of Geranium and Amber, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedarwood and Vetiver. Viola Intense has top notes of Mint, Green Apple and Lemon, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Oakmoss, Cedar and Vetiver.