Fragrance comparison

Formentera vs Amore Nero

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

3 wins

Formentera

Varriale Profumi

3.001 votes

Rank #65,199 AromaticCitrus

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59%scent match

Closely related

Amore Nero

Angelo Caroli

3.7030 votes

Rank #41,621 AmberVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Formentera takes 3 of 4 categories.

Formentera
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Amore Nero
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Formentera3/4

Amore Nero1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FormenteraVarriale Profumi

Amore NeroAngelo Caroli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.70/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 35%Had 12%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

40%Love

17%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityFormentera

SillageFormentera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value54

Category winnerFormenteraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

amber100%

vanilla92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

rose61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Orange PeelBergamotCassisLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Pink PepperGeraniumJasmineIncenseGingerClove

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaVetiverAmberTalc

Top

Black CurrantOrange PeelLemonBergamot

Heart

IncenseGeraniumRoseCarnationPepperCeleryGinger

Base

Tonka BeanAmberVanilleVetiverJasmine

InformationalShared notesOrange Peel, Bergamot, Lemon and Geranium. Durations are only published for Formentera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night39

Spring45

Summer0

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 18%Party 9%

Men10

Unisex30

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,199

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,621

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmore NeroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Formentera by Varriale Profumi brings bright Mediterranean sunshine into a classic barbershop structure. You get an immediate kick of tart lemon, bitter orange peel, and tangy cassis on the initial spray. It wakes you up fast. Within fifteen minutes, warm ginger, pink pepper, and a faint streak of smoky incense add su…

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Angelo Caroli Amore Nero opens with a sharp burst of black currant and bright orange peel before dropping into a dark, smoky heart. Incense and crushed geranium cut through the initial sweetness, giving the composition a dry, herbal bite. As it settles on skin, warm amber and tonka bean smooth out the rough edges with…

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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, Formentera or Amore Nero?

Formentera takes 3 of 4 categories. Formentera is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Amore Nero is rated 3.70/5 from 30 votes. Choose Formentera for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Amore Nero for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Formentera or Amore Nero?

Formentera lasts longest (Formentera 100/100, Amore Nero 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Formentera or Amore Nero?

Formentera projects furthest (Formentera 100/100, Amore Nero 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Formentera and Amore Nero smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Orange Peel, Bergamot, Lemon and Geranium.

Is Formentera or Amore Nero better for summer or winter?

Formentera suits daytime wear; Amore Nero suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Formentera and Amore Nero?

Formentera has top notes of Orange Peel, Bergamot, Cassis and Lemon, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Geranium, Jasmine and Incense, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Vetiver. Amore Nero has top notes of Black Currant, Orange Peel, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Geranium, Rose and Carnation, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Vanille and Vetiver.