Fragrance comparison

Cologne Sauge vs Amalfi Mandarin Aqua

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1 ratings analysed

Cologne Sauge

Parfums de la Bastide

—0 votes

Rank #75,926 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #72,832 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Cologne Sauge
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Amalfi Mandarin Aqua
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Cologne Sauge1/2

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Cologne Sauge
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amalfi Mandarin Aqua

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cologne SaugeParfums de la Bastide

Amalfi Mandarin AquaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

Not enough votes yet

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

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageCologne Sauge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus83%

fresh spicy65%

white floral48%

woody30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

green77%

musky69%

amber61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BergamotLemonBlood OrangeOrange BlossomClary SageRosemaryThyme

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlackcurrantGrapefruitBergamotTarragonMint

Heart

Orange BlossomBlack PepperClary SageLemon LeafCorianderJasmineFlowersThyme

Base

LabdanumVetiverAmberCivetMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Clary Sage and Thyme. Durations are only published for Cologne Sauge, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night24

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 44%Work 39%Date 11%Party 6%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,926

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,832

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmalfi Mandarin AquaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cologne Sauge by Parfums de la Bastide is a crisp, sun-drenched splash of pure French herbs. The first spray releases a bright rush of tart lemon and bitter bergamot peel that cuts straight through heavy air. It wakes you up. Within ten minutes, crushed clary sage, wild rosemary, and dry culinary thyme take over the p…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which projects more, Cologne Sauge or Amalfi Mandarin Aqua?

Cologne Sauge projects furthest (Cologne Sauge 50/100, Amalfi Mandarin Aqua 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cologne Sauge and Amalfi Mandarin Aqua smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Clary Sage and Thyme.

Is Cologne Sauge or Amalfi Mandarin Aqua better for summer or winter?

Cologne Sauge suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cologne Sauge and Amalfi Mandarin Aqua?

Cologne Sauge features Bergamot, Lemon, Blood Orange, Orange Blossom and Clary Sage. 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.