Fragrance comparison

Amsterdam vs Work@holic Base Man

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

3 wins

Amsterdam

Varriale Profumi

4.001 votes

Rank #60,951 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Work@holic Base Man

Linn Young

3.8318 votes

Rank #29,495 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amsterdam takes 3 of 4 categories.

Amsterdam
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Work@holic Base Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Amsterdam3/4

Work@holic Base Man1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmsterdamVarriale Profumi

Work@holic Base ManLinn Young

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 53%Had 29%Want 18%

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

11%Love

67%Like

17%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAmsterdam

SillageAmsterdam

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value86

Category winnerAmsterdamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

amber69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match64%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

Green AppleGrapefruitLavenderMint

Heart

GeraniumCloves

Base

VetiverPatchouliMossPine Tree

InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Mint, Geranium 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

Spring75

Summer100

Fall8

Winter8

Day100

Night9

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#60,951

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,495

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerWork@holic Base ManHigher 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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Work@holic Base Man by Linn Young hits the skin with a sharp blast of tart green apple, cold mint, and tangy grapefruit. The opening smells crisp and energetic, making it an easy pick for early morning workouts or quick errands in warm weather. As the bright fruits settle, geranium and spicy cloves emerge to add a sub…

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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 Work@holic Base Man?

Amsterdam takes 3 of 4 categories. Amsterdam is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Work@holic Base Man is rated 3.83/5 from 18 votes. Choose Amsterdam for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Work@holic Base Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amsterdam or Work@holic Base Man?

Amsterdam lasts longest (Amsterdam 60/100, Work@holic Base Man 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amsterdam or Work@holic Base Man?

Amsterdam projects furthest (Amsterdam 50/100, Work@holic Base Man 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amsterdam and Work@holic Base Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Mint, Geranium and Vetiver.

Is Amsterdam or Work@holic Base Man better for summer or winter?

Amsterdam suits daytime wear; Work@holic Base Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amsterdam and Work@holic Base Man?

Amsterdam has top notes of Green Apple, Lemon and Mint, heart notes of Geranium and Amber, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedarwood and Vetiver. Work@holic Base Man has top notes of Green Apple, Grapefruit, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Geranium and Cloves, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Moss and Pine Tree.