Black Forest Elixir vs Amalfi
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Forest Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories.
Black Forest ElixirChoose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
AmalfiChoose it for a white floral and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Forest Elixir4/4
Amalfi0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Forest Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Black Forest Elixir
- Value for money
- Black Forest Elixir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Forest Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black Forest ElixirAl AmbraAmalfiParfum de MahzenWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.24/ 5 · 53 votes
Have 20%Had 5%Want 74%
4.62/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
50%Like
6%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
75%Love
13%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Forest Elixir
SillageBlack Forest Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack Forest ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
musky92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
woody69%
fresh61%
white floral100%
musky92%
powdery84%
fresh77%
floral69%
woody61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both musky, white floral and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesMandarin OrangeWhite PeachBergamot
Heart
Orange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyAmbretteVetiverMahonia
Base
AmbroxanVanillaMuskAkigalawoodPatchouli
Top15-30 mins
Orange BlossomAldehydesPeachMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
PetaliaYlang-YlangMahoniaTuberoseAgaveVetiverLily
Base6-8+ hrs
White MuskMuskSandalwoodVanillaAmbroxanWoody Notes
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Amalfi, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter25
Day100
Night57
Spring100
Summer100
Fall33
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,056
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#42,029
PerfumerEren Öğütcü, Özge Öğütcü
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlack Forest ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Forest Elixir is a bright, clean aldehydic floral musk with a juicy peach and citrus lift. It opens sparkly and soapy-fresh, then settles into orange blossom and soft white florals over musky ambroxan, with a touch of vanilla and woods. It is often described as polished and airy, but it can lean more feminine on…
Reviews →Amalfi by Parfum de Mahzen brings a bright Mediterranean breeze straight to your collarbones. It opens with sunny mandarin orange, crisp bergamot, and a fizzy burst of clean aldehydes that feel like stepping into a sunny coastal orchard. As the citrus settles, lush orange blossom and creamy tuberose take center stage,…
Reviews →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, Black Forest Elixir or Amalfi?
Black Forest Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories. Black Forest Elixir is rated 4.24/5 from 53 votes; Amalfi is rated 4.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Black Forest Elixir for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Amalfi for a white floral and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Forest Elixir or Amalfi?
Black Forest Elixir lasts longest (Black Forest Elixir 84/100, Amalfi 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Forest Elixir or Amalfi?
Black Forest Elixir projects furthest (Black Forest Elixir 76/100, Amalfi 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Forest Elixir and Amalfi smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom.
Is Black Forest Elixir or Amalfi better for summer or winter?
Black Forest Elixir suits daytime wear; Amalfi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Forest Elixir and Amalfi?
Black Forest Elixir has top notes of Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange, White Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ambrette and Vetiver, a base of Ambroxan, Vanilla, Musk and Akigalawood. Amalfi has top notes of Orange Blossom, Aldehydes, Peach and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Petalia, Ylang-Ylang, Mahonia and Tuberose, a base of White Musk, Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla.
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