Fragrance comparison

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi vs Iconic Zest

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

1 wins

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #45,705 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Iconic Zest

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #55,415 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi takes 1 of 2 categories.

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Iconic Zest
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi1/2

Iconic Zest0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

Iconic ZestThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 55%Had 0%Want 45%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 43%Had 43%Want 14%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, citrus and fresh spicy

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

Blood OrangeBlack PepperFrankincenseSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliTangerineBergamotLabdanumCinnamonAgarwoodVanilla

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

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Not enough votes yet

Date 32%Casual 28%Party 23%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,705

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#55,415

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 …

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Iconic Zest by The Dua Brand takes the bright citrus pop of blood orange and tangerine and blends it over a rich base of juicy plum, roasted coffee, and smooth agarwood. It opens with a sparkling burst of sweet citrus and cool garden mint before settling into a warm spiced heart of cinnamon and dark stone fruit. Groun…

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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 Iconic Zest?

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi takes 1 of 2 categories. Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Iconic Zest is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Iconic Zest for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

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

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Blood Orange and Black Pepper.

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

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

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

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi features Lily-of-the-Valley, Calabrian bergamot, Chinese Osmanthus, Italian Mandarin and Orange Blossom. Iconic Zest features Blood Orange, Black Pepper, Frankincense, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.