Cinque Terre vs Reasons
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cinque Terre takes 6 of 7 categories.
Cinque TerreChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
ReasonsChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Cinque Terre6/7
Reasons1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Cinque Terre
- Community sentiment
- Cinque Terre
- Longevity
- Cinque Terre
- Sillage & projection
- Cinque Terre
- Value for money
- Cinque Terre
- Versatility
- Reasons
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cinque Terre
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cinque TerreManceraReasonsAmouageWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 359 votes
Have 28%Had 4%Want 67%
3.59/ 5 · 472 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
Category winnerCinque TerreRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
25%Like
16%Ok
13%Dislike
6%Hate
359 votes
33%Love
25%Like
22%Ok
10%Dislike
11%Hate
472 votes
Category winnerCinque TerreMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCinque Terre
SillageCinque Terre
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCinque TerreBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
salty77%
green69%
fresh61%
woody100%
warm spicy86%
amber72%
aromatic58%
balsamic44%
powdery30%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
LemonRosemaryCardamom
Heart3 to 5 hours
Sea SaltFig LeafCedarPineAmber
Base5 to 8 hours
OakmossTonka BeanSandalwoodLabdanum
Top
Pink PepperCardamomCinnamonHazelnut
Heart
PineDavanaCypriolCashmeranWhite AmberPatchouli
Base
Palo SantoMyrrhSandalwoodBenzoinCedarwoodOakmossMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pine, Oakmoss and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Cinque Terre, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring94
Summer100
Fall55
Winter18
Day100
Night48
Spring73
Summer38
Fall100
Winter92
Day100
Night98
Category winnerReasonsMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,341
PerfumerPierre Montale
Launched—
Reviews52
Overall rank#37,531
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCinque TerreHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCinque Terre by Mancera opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon, herbal rosemary, and a dash of cardamom spice. It immediately conjures a bright coastal scene where maritime air meets steep pine-covered cliffs. As the zesty citrus softens, the scent reveals salty sea air, green fig leaf, and resinous pine needles back…
Reviews →Reasons by Amouage blends dry cedarwood and green pine needles with a soft hazelnut opening. Designed by Bertrand Duchaufour, this 2024 release shifts from a spicy, warm start into a quiet, meditative woody base. It suits collectors looking for a low-projection, contemplative skin scent for cool autumn days and quiet …
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, Cinque Terre or Reasons?
Cinque Terre takes 6 of 7 categories. Cinque Terre is rated 3.83/5 from 359 votes; Reasons is rated 3.59/5 from 472 votes. Choose Cinque Terre for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Reasons for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Cinque Terre or Reasons?
Cinque Terre lasts longest (Cinque Terre 74/100, Reasons 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cinque Terre or Reasons?
Cinque Terre projects furthest (Cinque Terre 63/100, Reasons 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cinque Terre and Reasons smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pine, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.
Is Cinque Terre or Reasons better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cinque Terre is the stronger pick. For winter, Reasons is the stronger pick. Cinque Terre suits daytime wear; Reasons suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cinque Terre and Reasons?
Cinque Terre has top notes of Lemon, Rosemary and Cardamom, heart notes of Sea Salt, Fig Leaf, Cedar and Pine, a base of Oakmoss, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Labdanum. Reasons has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Hazelnut, heart notes of Pine, Davana, Cypriol and Cashmeran, a base of Palo Santo, Myrrh, Sandalwood and Benzoin.
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