Fragrance comparison

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi vs Drowning in Zest

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #45,705 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Drowning in Zest

The Dua Brand

3.673 votes

Rank #61,146 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Drowning in Zest
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi4/5

Drowning in Zest0/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi
Sillage & projection: Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi
Value for money: Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of AmalfiThe Dua Brand

Drowning in ZestThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 55%Had 0%Want 45%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 56%Had 13%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

67%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityCupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi

SillageCupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value63

Category winnerCupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of AmalfiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Lily-of-the-ValleyCalabrian bergamotChinese OsmanthusItalian MandarinOrange BlossomBitter OrangeMineral notesBlood OrangeBlack PepperYlang-YlangViolet LeafAkigalawood

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Black CurrantTurkish RoseBlood OrangeBlack PepperGreen NotesPink PepperSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliAmbergrisTangerineBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 41%Work 25%Date 18%Party 16%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 37%Work 26%Date 21%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,705

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#61,146

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of AmalfiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi by The Dua Brand is an intense citrus aromatic hybrid built for high heat and sunny daytime wear. The opening blast hits hard with bitter orange, blood orange, and bright Calabrian bergamot. It delivers the sharp juiciness of crushed citrus peels right away. As the initial citrus …

Reviews →

Drowning in Zest opens with a rush of sweet blood orange, tangy tangerine, and crisp bergamot that smells like a cold citrus soda on a sunny morning. As the bright fruit settles into your skin, smooth vanilla and warm tonka bean rise up, turning the sharp peel into a creamy orange ice pop. A dash of blue ginger, cinna…

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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, Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi or Drowning in Zest?

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi takes 4 of 5 categories. Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Drowning in Zest is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Drowning in Zest for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi or Drowning in Zest?

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi lasts longest (Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi 80/100, Drowning in Zest 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi or Drowning in Zest?

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi projects furthest (Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi 100/100, Drowning in Zest 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi and Drowning in Zest smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Blood Orange and Black Pepper.

Is Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi or Drowning in Zest better for summer or winter?

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi suits daytime wear; Drowning in Zest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi and Drowning in Zest?

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi features Lily-of-the-Valley, Calabrian bergamot, Chinese Osmanthus, Italian Mandarin and Orange Blossom. Drowning in Zest features Black Currant, Turkish Rose, Blood Orange, Black Pepper and Green Notes.