Fragrance comparison

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi vs Sole di Positano

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 682 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #45,705 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Sole di Positano

Tom Ford

4.07680 votes

Rank #27,316 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi takes 3 of 4 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.
Sole di Positano
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi3/4

Sole di Positano1/4

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): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sole di Positano

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of AmalfiThe Dua Brand

Sole di PositanoTom Ford

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 55%Had 0%Want 45%

4.07/ 5 · 680 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

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

38%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

680 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

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 value26

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%

citrus100%

white floral86%

aromatic72%

green58%

fresh spicy44%

fresh30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral 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

Top

Bitter OrangeMandarin OrangeCalabrian bergamotLemonPetitgrain

Heart

NeroliOrange BlossomJasmineShisoYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Moss

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Calabrian bergamot, Orange Blossom and Bitter Orange. Durations are only published for Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter6

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men18

Unisex63

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,705

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#27,316

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSole di PositanoHigher 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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Sole di Positano opens with a bright, crisp splash of Calabrian bergamot and bitter orange. It immediately calls to mind the scent of fresh citrus rinds crushed under a hot midday sun. As the initial sharp fizz settles, a green breeze of shiso leaf and petitgrain emerges, adding an earthy depth to the composition. On …

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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 Sole di Positano?

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi takes 3 of 4 categories. Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Sole di Positano is rated 4.07/5 from 680 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 Sole di Positano for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi or Sole di Positano?

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi lasts longest (Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi 80/100, Sole di Positano 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi or Sole di Positano?

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

Do Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi and Sole di Positano smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Calabrian bergamot, Orange Blossom and Bitter Orange.

Is Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi or Sole di Positano better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi and Sole di Positano?

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi features Lily-of-the-Valley, Calabrian bergamot, Chinese Osmanthus, Italian Mandarin and Orange Blossom. Sole di Positano has top notes of Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange, Calabrian bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Shiso, a base of Moss.