Fragrance comparison

Coup de Coeur vs Amalfi Mandarin Aqua

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

2 wins

Coup de Coeur

L'Antichambre

3.8318 votes

Rank #22,204 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #72,321 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Coup de Coeur takes 2 of 2 categories.

Coup de Coeur
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Amalfi Mandarin Aqua
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

Coup de Coeur2/2

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Coup de Coeur
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Coup de Coeur

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Coup de CoeurL'Antichambre

Amalfi Mandarin AquaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 23%Had 13%Want 63%

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

33%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

6%Hate

18 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

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageCoup de Coeur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

sweet84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

tobacco61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

green77%

musky69%

amber61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VanillaMintTobaccoLavenderClary SagePink PepperAppleOrangeOrange BlossomIncenseBlack PepperCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlackcurrantGrapefruitBergamotTarragonMint

Heart

Orange BlossomBlack PepperClary SageLemon LeafCorianderJasmineFlowersThyme

Base

LabdanumVetiverAmberCivetMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, Clary Sage, Orange Blossom and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Coup de Coeur, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night57

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 33%Work 29%Date 24%Party 13%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,204

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#72,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCoup de CoeurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Coup de Coeur by L'Antichambre opens with an immediate crunch of tart green apple mixed with brisk garden mint and a dusting of pink pepper. As the sharp green freshness settles, clean lavender and culinary clary sage soften the herbal edges into a smooth heart of orange blossom. The dry-down reveals a comforting base…

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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 is better, Coup de Coeur or Amalfi Mandarin Aqua?

Coup de Coeur takes 2 of 2 categories. Coup de Coeur is rated 3.83/5 from 18 votes; Amalfi Mandarin Aqua is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Coup de Coeur for a aromatic and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Amalfi Mandarin Aqua for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

Which projects more, Coup de Coeur or Amalfi Mandarin Aqua?

Coup de Coeur projects furthest (Coup de Coeur 42/100, Amalfi Mandarin Aqua 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coup de Coeur and Amalfi Mandarin Aqua smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Clary Sage, Orange Blossom and Black Pepper.

Is Coup de Coeur or Amalfi Mandarin Aqua better for summer or winter?

Coup de Coeur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Coup de Coeur and Amalfi Mandarin Aqua?

Coup de Coeur features Vanilla, Mint, Tobacco, Lavender 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.