Fragrance comparison

Bucephalus XV vs Amazing

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bucephalus XV

Armaf

4.336 votes

Rank #40,345 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Amazing

Asgharali

4.002 votes

Rank #65,746 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bucephalus XV takes 3 of 3 categories.

Bucephalus XV
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Amazing
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bucephalus XV3/3

Amazing0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bucephalus XVArmaf

AmazingAsgharali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 12%Had 1%Want 87%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBucephalus XV

SillageBucephalus XV

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

violet77%

floral69%

amber61%

citrus100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

honey69%

rose61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamot

Heart

RoseVioletPatchouli

Base

AmberMusk

Top

RaspberryLemonBergamotTangerineOrangePeach

Heart

RoseJasmineGreen NotesGardeniaOrange BlossomSea NotesViolet

Base

HoneyPatchouliVanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Rose and Violet. 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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex20

Women70

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,345

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#65,746

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBucephalus XVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Bucephalus XV opens with a splash of sour lemon and sharp bergamot, giving it a bright start. As it rests on the skin, a powdery floral core of rose and violet softens the initial citrus bite. Patchouli adds a touch of green earthiness, preventing the sweetness from becoming too heavy or cloying. The base settle…

Reviews →

Amazing opens bright and juicy, with raspberry, peach and a lively citrus mix that keeps the sweetness from feeling too heavy. As it settles, white florals, rose and a touch of sea-fresh air soften into a honeyed vanilla-musk base. It reads feminine, cheerful and easy to wear if you enjoy fruity florals with a sweet f…

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, Bucephalus XV or Amazing?

Bucephalus XV takes 3 of 3 categories. Bucephalus XV is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Amazing is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Bucephalus XV for a rose and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Amazing for a citrus and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bucephalus XV or Amazing?

Bucephalus XV lasts longest (Bucephalus XV 78/100, Amazing 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bucephalus XV or Amazing?

Bucephalus XV projects furthest (Bucephalus XV 79/100, Amazing 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bucephalus XV and Amazing smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and rose accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Rose and Violet.

Is Bucephalus XV or Amazing better for summer or winter?

Bucephalus XV suits day or night wear; Amazing suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bucephalus XV and Amazing?

Bucephalus XV has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Violet and Patchouli, a base of Amber and Musk. Amazing has top notes of Raspberry, Lemon, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Green Notes and Gardenia, a base of Honey, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber.