Fragrance comparison

Emir Fascination vs Amalfi Mandarin Aqua

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 63 ratings analysed

2 wins

Emir Fascination

PARIS CORNER

4.1362 votes

Rank #15,271 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #77,336 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Emir Fascination takes 2 of 2 categories.

Emir Fascination
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Amalfi Mandarin Aqua
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

Emir Fascination2/2

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Emir FascinationPARIS CORNER

Amalfi Mandarin AquaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 50%Had 7%Want 43%

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

44%Love

39%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

5%Hate

62 votes

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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageEmir Fascination

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

rose84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

green77%

musky69%

amber61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

Damask RoseBlackcurrant

Base5 to 8 hours

PatchouliSandalwoodMuskLabdanumVanilla

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlackcurrantGrapefruitBergamotTarragonMint

Heart

Orange BlossomBlack PepperClary SageLemon LeafCorianderJasmineFlowersThyme

Base

LabdanumVetiverAmberCivetMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Blackcurrant. Durations are only published for Emir Fascination, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer19

Fall100

Winter86

Day91

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex45

Women17

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,271

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#77,336

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEmir FascinationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Emir Fascination by PARIS CORNER is a woody chypre perfume built on bright citrus, floral notes, and deep earthiness. It opens with a punchy blend of mandarin orange, tart grapefruit, and crisp bergamot. The heart quickly reveals damask rose sweetened by dark blackcurrant, creating a jammy, floral center. As it settle…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Emir Fascination or Amalfi Mandarin Aqua?

Emir Fascination takes 2 of 2 categories. Emir Fascination is rated 4.13/5 from 62 votes; Amalfi Mandarin Aqua is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Emir Fascination for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Amalfi Mandarin Aqua for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

Which projects more, Emir Fascination or Amalfi Mandarin Aqua?

Emir Fascination projects furthest (Emir Fascination 58/100, Amalfi Mandarin Aqua 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emir Fascination and Amalfi Mandarin Aqua smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Blackcurrant.

Is Emir Fascination or Amalfi Mandarin Aqua better for summer or winter?

Emir Fascination suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emir Fascination and Amalfi Mandarin Aqua?

Emir Fascination has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Damask Rose and Blackcurrant, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk and Labdanum. 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.