Fragrance comparison

Castiamanti vs Tender Amber Intense

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 368 ratings analysed

Castiamanti

Agatho Parfum

3.93260 votes

Rank #4,096 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Tender Amber Intense

Zara

4.35108 votes

Rank #4,482 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tender Amber Intense takes 4 of 7 categories.

Castiamanti
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Tender Amber Intense
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Castiamanti3/7

Tender Amber Intense4/7

Ratings & consensus: Tender Amber Intense
Community sentiment: Tender Amber Intense
Longevity: Castiamanti
Sillage & projection: Castiamanti
Value for money: Tender Amber Intense
Versatility: Tender Amber Intense
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Castiamanti

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CastiamantiAgatho Parfum

Tender Amber IntenseZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 260 votes

Have 34%Had 12%Want 54%

4.35/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 55%Had 5%Want 39%

Category winnerTender Amber IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

28%Like

15%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

179 votes

59%Love

27%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

108 votes

Category winnerTender Amber IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityCastiamanti

SillageCastiamanti

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value86

Category winnerTender Amber IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

vanilla77%

oud69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

warm spicy88%

tuberose77%

rose65%

smoky53%

balsamic42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, rose and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LaurelsSaffronMyrtle

Heart

RoseJasmine

Base

VanillaAgarwood (Oud)AmberIncenseLabdanumWhite Musk

Top

Saffron

Heart

IncenseTuberoseRose

Base

AmberLabdanum

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose, Amber and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer89

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTender Amber IntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex62

Women19

Men38

Unisex57

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,096

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#4,482

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerCastiamantiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Castiamanti opens with a dense saffron and rose pairing that quickly turns smoky, resinous and warm. Vanilla, incense and oud give it a sticky amber richness, while the floral heart keeps it from feeling flat. This reads bold, sensual and evening-leaning, especially in cooler weather. It suits someone who enjoys spicy…

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Zara launches a surprisingly heavy hitter with this one. A sharp blast of saffron starts the experience, leading into a thick, sweet cloud that feels right for chilly autumn evenings. It leans heavily into a sugary vibe, making it a solid casual wear option when you want to stand out in a crowd.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Castiamanti or Tender Amber Intense?

Tender Amber Intense takes 4 of 7 categories. Castiamanti is rated 3.93/5 from 260 votes; Tender Amber Intense is rated 4.35/5 from 108 votes. Choose Castiamanti for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Tender Amber Intense for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Castiamanti or Tender Amber Intense?

Castiamanti lasts longest (Castiamanti 81/100, Tender Amber Intense 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Castiamanti or Tender Amber Intense?

Castiamanti projects furthest (Castiamanti 75/100, Tender Amber Intense 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Castiamanti and Tender Amber Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, rose and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rose, Amber and Incense.

Is Castiamanti or Tender Amber Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tender Amber Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, Castiamanti is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Castiamanti and Tender Amber Intense?

Castiamanti has top notes of Laurels, Saffron and Myrtle, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Incense. Tender Amber Intense has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Incense, Tuberose and Rose, a base of Amber and Labdanum.