Isotta vs Amphorae 48
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Isotta takes 4 of 4 categories.
IsottaChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Amphorae 48Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Isotta4/4
Amphorae 480/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Isotta
- Sillage & projection
- Isotta
- Value for money
- Isotta
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Isotta
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IsottaV CantoAmphorae 48XerjoffWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 119 votes
Have 30%Had 13%Want 58%
3.00/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 7%Had 2%Want 90%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
23%Like
12%Ok
14%Dislike
5%Hate
119 votes
29%Love
14%Like
14%Ok
14%Dislike
29%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIsotta
SillageIsotta
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIsottaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
leather84%
rose77%
fresh spicy69%
camphor61%
rose100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both rose, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
EucalyptusCitrusesGreen Tea
Heart2 to 4 hours
GeraniumBulgarian RoseJasmine
Base5 to 8 hours
LeatherCedarTonka BeanMadagascar Vanilla
Top
Amalfi LemonGrapefruitCalabrian bergamot
Heart
GeraniumBulgarian RoseOsmanthus
Base
Singapore PatchouliCedarMadagascar VanillaSiam Benzoin
InformationalShared notesGeranium, Bulgarian Rose, Cedar and Madagascar Vanilla. Durations are only published for Isotta, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring69
Summer38
Fall100
Winter41
Day100
Night67
Spring67
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16,097
PerfumerPaolo Terenzi
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#64,137
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerIsottaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIsotta by V Canto delivers an unusual contrast between sharp herbal freshness and rich base warmth. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of citruses, cooling eucalyptus, and herbal green tea, creating an immediate aromatic punch. As the opening settles, the composition reveals a floral heart led by prominent Bulgari…
Reviews →Amphorae 48 by Xerjoff hits the skin with a sharp burst of Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit, and Calabrian bergamot. That initial citrus sparkle quickly yields to a heart dominated by Bulgarian Rose, green geranium, and velvety osmanthus. As it settles, the composition darkens into an earthy foundation of Singapore Patchouli,…
Reviews →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, Isotta or Amphorae 48?
Isotta takes 4 of 4 categories. Isotta is rated 3.91/5 from 119 votes; Amphorae 48 is rated 3.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Isotta for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Amphorae 48 for a rose and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Isotta or Amphorae 48?
Isotta lasts longest (Isotta 74/100, Amphorae 48 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Isotta or Amphorae 48?
Isotta projects furthest (Isotta 66/100, Amphorae 48 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Isotta and Amphorae 48 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Geranium, Bulgarian Rose, Cedar and Madagascar Vanilla.
Is Isotta or Amphorae 48 better for summer or winter?
Isotta suits daytime wear; Amphorae 48 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Isotta and Amphorae 48?
Isotta has top notes of Eucalyptus, Citruses and Green Tea, heart notes of Geranium, Bulgarian Rose and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Cedar, Tonka Bean and Madagascar Vanilla. Amphorae 48 has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Bulgarian Rose and Osmanthus, a base of Singapore Patchouli, Cedar, Madagascar Vanilla and Siam Benzoin.
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