Fragrance comparison

C.H.E.S.S vs Amalfi Mandarin Aqua

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

2 wins

C.H.E.S.S

Legend's Avenue

5.003 votes

Rank #46,746 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #77,336 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

C.H.E.S.S takes 2 of 2 categories.

C.H.E.S.S
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Amalfi Mandarin Aqua
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

C.H.E.S.S2/2

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: C.H.E.S.S
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: C.H.E.S.S

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

C.H.E.S.SLegend's Avenue

Amalfi Mandarin AquaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 46%Had 0%Want 54%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageC.H.E.S.S

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

green77%

musky69%

amber61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeTarragonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

FrankincensePatchouliJasmineNeroli

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanBlack PepperVanillaAmberAlmond

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlackcurrantGrapefruitBergamotTarragonMint

Heart

Orange BlossomBlack PepperClary SageLemon LeafCorianderJasmineFlowersThyme

Base

LabdanumVetiverAmberCivetMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Tarragon, Bergamot and Jasmine. Durations are only published for C.H.E.S.S, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,746

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#77,336

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerC.H.E.S.SHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

C.H.E.S.S by Legend's Avenue brings an energetic citrus start that quickly melts into a dense, cozy amber base. The first spray releases a bright hit of mandarin orange and bergamot, sharpened by an aromatic streak of herbal tarragon. It feels zesty and brisk on skin for twenty minutes before the deeper resins take ov…

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Amalfi Mandarin Aqua is a bright, aromatic scent centered on a zesty blend of mandarin orange and grapefruit. It features a complex heart of aromatic herbs like tarragon and basil that settles into a warm, musky base. This versatile creation offers a crisp profile suited for warm spring and summer days, projecting a c…

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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, C.H.E.S.S or Amalfi Mandarin Aqua?

C.H.E.S.S takes 2 of 2 categories. C.H.E.S.S is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Amalfi Mandarin Aqua is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose C.H.E.S.S for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Amalfi Mandarin Aqua for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

Which projects more, C.H.E.S.S or Amalfi Mandarin Aqua?

C.H.E.S.S projects furthest (C.H.E.S.S 67/100, Amalfi Mandarin Aqua 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do C.H.E.S.S and Amalfi Mandarin Aqua smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Tarragon, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is C.H.E.S.S or Amalfi Mandarin Aqua better for summer or winter?

C.H.E.S.S suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in C.H.E.S.S and Amalfi Mandarin Aqua?

C.H.E.S.S has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Tarragon and Bergamot, heart notes of Frankincense, Patchouli, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of Tonka Bean, Black Pepper, Vanilla and Amber. Amalfi Mandarin Aqua has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Blackcurrant, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Black Pepper, Clary Sage and Lemon Leaf, a base of Labdanum, Vetiver, Amber and Civet.