Fragrance comparison

C.H.E.S.S vs Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 970 ratings analysed

3 wins

C.H.E.S.S

Legend's Avenue

5.003 votes

Rank #46,746 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua

Tom Ford

4.16967 votes

Rank #27,241 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

C.H.E.S.S takes 3 of 4 categories.

C.H.E.S.S
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

C.H.E.S.S3/4

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

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

Mandarino di Amalfi AcquaTom Ford

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 46%Had 0%Want 54%

4.16/ 5 · 967 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

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

43%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

967 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityC.H.E.S.S

SillageC.H.E.S.S

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value29

Category winnerC.H.E.S.SBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

green48%

white floral30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

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 OrangeGrapefruitMintBergamotTarragonBlack Currant

Heart

Orange BlossomLemon Leaf OilBasilClary SageWildflowersThymeJasmineShiso

Base

MuskVetiverCivetLabdanumAmber

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men26

Unisex59

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,746

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,241

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMandarino di Amalfi AcquaHigher 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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Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua opens with a sharp splash of cold mandarin orange and bitter grapefruit. Shiso leaf and wild mint add a cooling herbal bite that cuts through the summer heat. As the scent settles on skin, orange blossom and clary sage bring a soft, clean soapiness that feels like fresh linen. Vetive…

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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 Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

C.H.E.S.S takes 3 of 4 categories. C.H.E.S.S is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua is rated 4.16/5 from 967 votes. Choose C.H.E.S.S for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, C.H.E.S.S or Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

C.H.E.S.S lasts longest (C.H.E.S.S 80/100, Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, C.H.E.S.S or Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

C.H.E.S.S projects furthest (C.H.E.S.S 67/100, Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do C.H.E.S.S and Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Tarragon, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is C.H.E.S.S or Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua 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 Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

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. Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lemon Leaf Oil, Basil and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Civet and Labdanum.