Fragrance comparison

Bittersweet vs Ramsés II

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 69 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bittersweet

Amberfig

4.1656 votes

Rank #26,516 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Ramsés II

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.3113 votes

Rank #46,631 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bittersweet takes 3 of 5 categories.

Bittersweet
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ramsés II
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bittersweet3/5

Ramsés II2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BittersweetAmberfig

Ramsés IIAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 60%

Category winnerRamsés IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

29%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

56 votes

54%Love

23%Like

23%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBittersweet

SillageBittersweet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value52

Category winnerRamsés IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

sweet80%

fresh spicy70%

woody60%

amber50%

woody100%

warm spicy88%

amber77%

whiskey65%

cinnamon53%

powdery42%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sicilian LemonCypressBergamotNutmeg

Heart

White ChocolateMyrtleCaraway

Base

Tonka BeanAmberVirginia Cedar

Top

WhiskeyBergamotTarragonRosemaryCypressTangerineCorianderSage

Heart

CinnamonSpicesWoodsy NotesSaffronLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegVioletBlue Lotus

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliTobaccoCambodian OudVetiverCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesCypress, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter90

Day27

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex48

Women6

Men77

Unisex15

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,516

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#46,631

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBittersweetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bittersweet by Amberfig is a Citrus Gourmand fragrance for women and men. Bittersweet was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is David Magalhães. Top notes are Sicilian Lemon, Cypress, Bergamot and Nutmeg; middle notes are White Chocolate, Myrtle and Caraway; base notes are Tonka Bean, Amber and Virginia …

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Ramsés II by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a sharp burst of boozy whiskey, crisp cypress, and bitter bergamot. As the initial freshness recedes, a dense heart of dry cinnamon, saffron, and nutmeg takes over, anchored by earthy patchouli and rich woodsy notes. The base settles into dark Cambodian oud, smoky tobac…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bittersweet or Ramsés II?

Bittersweet takes 3 of 5 categories. Bittersweet is rated 4.16/5 from 56 votes; Ramsés II is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Bittersweet for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Ramsés II for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bittersweet or Ramsés II?

Bittersweet lasts longest (Bittersweet 83/100, Ramsés II 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bittersweet or Ramsés II?

Bittersweet projects furthest (Bittersweet 67/100, Ramsés II 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bittersweet and Ramsés II smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Cypress, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Amber.

Is Bittersweet or Ramsés II better for summer or winter?

Ramsés II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bittersweet and Ramsés II?

Bittersweet has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Cypress, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of White Chocolate, Myrtle and Caraway, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber and Virginia Cedar. Ramsés II has top notes of Whiskey, Bergamot, Tarragon and Rosemary, heart notes of Cinnamon, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Saffron, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tobacco.