Fragrance comparison

Amuse vs Uzon 4x4

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

3 wins

Amuse

Joliot Descartes Parfums

4.333 votes

Rank #42,272 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Uzon 4x4

Jequiti

4.004 votes

Rank #55,741 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amuse takes 3 of 3 categories.

Amuse
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Uzon 4x4
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Amuse3/3

Uzon 4x40/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmuseJoliot Descartes Parfums

Uzon 4x4Jequiti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 25%Had 42%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAmuse

SillageAmuse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeLemonBergamotMint

Heart2-4 hrs

ClovesGeraniumVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskOakmossAmber

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeLavender

Heart

Black PepperCedarGeraniumCloves

Base

OakmossPatchouliAmberSandalowood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Cloves and Geranium. Durations are only published for Amuse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night57

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 36%Casual 30%Date 21%Party 14%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,272

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#55,741

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmuseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amuse by Joliot Descartes Parfums opens with a sharp flash of juicy mandarin orange and cold crushed mint leaves. Bitter bergamot and bright lemon cut through right behind them, giving the first five minutes a crisp, energizing bite. As the brisk citrus peel settles, the fragrance shifts into warm cloves, herbal geran…

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Uzon 4x4 by Jequiti delivers a brisk, earthy freshness built for everyday casual wear. It opens with a bright burst of bergamot and juicy mandarin orange, quickly softened by clean herbal lavender. As it settles on skin, warm black pepper and cloves bring a rugged, outdoorsy spice, supported by sturdy cedarwood and cr…

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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, Amuse or Uzon 4x4?

Amuse takes 3 of 3 categories. Amuse is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Uzon 4x4 is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Amuse for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Uzon 4x4 for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Amuse or Uzon 4x4?

Amuse lasts longest (Amuse 67/100, Uzon 4x4 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amuse or Uzon 4x4?

Amuse projects furthest (Amuse 50/100, Uzon 4x4 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amuse and Uzon 4x4 smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Cloves and Geranium.

Is Amuse or Uzon 4x4 better for summer or winter?

Amuse suits daytime wear; Uzon 4x4 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amuse and Uzon 4x4?

Amuse has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Cloves, Geranium and Vetiver, a base of Musk, Oakmoss and Amber. Uzon 4x4 has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lavender, heart notes of Black Pepper, Cedar, Geranium and Cloves, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Amber and Sandalowood.