Fragrance comparison

Kimimela vs Amore Mio

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 336 ratings analysed

Kimimela

Paolo Gigli

4.254 votes

Rank #55,325 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Amore Mio

Roja Dove

4.21332 votes

Rank #1,534 White FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amore Mio takes 3 of 4 categories.

Kimimela
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Amore Mio
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Kimimela1/4

Amore Mio3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KimimelaPaolo Gigli

Amore MioRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 30%Had 5%Want 65%

4.21/ 5 · 332 votes

Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

59%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

181 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAmore Mio

SillageAmore Mio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value45

Category winnerKimimelaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

vanilla92%

yellow floral84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

white floral100%

powdery92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronBergamotOrange BlossomMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangCardamomNutmegJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

Woody NotesVanillaTonka BeanAmberMusk

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

HeliotropeGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangVioletOrange BlossomNeroliRose

Base

CacaoRumOrrisVanillaTonka BeanGuaiac WoodCopaiba balmSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Kimimela, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter94

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 34%Casual 27%Work 24%Party 15%

Men27

Unisex35

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,325

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,534

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerAmore MioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kimimela by Paolo Gigli delivers an inviting blend of warm spices and creamy sweetness. The scent opens with a lively flash of bergamot and sweet mandarin orange. Saffron adds a gentle leather-like warmth right from the start. You will not find harsh synthetic edges here. As the initial citrus sparkle fades over the f…

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Amore Mio opens with a bright citrus touch and a noticeable dusting of cacao, then settles into a plush floral heart of heliotrope, jasmine, orange blossom and violet. The overall effect is powdery, creamy and softly boozy rather than loudly fruity. It suits shoppers who enjoy elegant white florals with gourmand shadi…

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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, Kimimela or Amore Mio?

Amore Mio takes 3 of 4 categories. Kimimela is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Amore Mio is rated 4.21/5 from 332 votes. Choose Kimimela for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Amore Mio for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Kimimela or Amore Mio?

Amore Mio lasts longest (Amore Mio 84/100, Kimimela 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kimimela or Amore Mio?

Amore Mio projects furthest (Amore Mio 75/100, Kimimela 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kimimela and Amore Mio smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Kimimela or Amore Mio better for summer or winter?

Kimimela suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kimimela and Amore Mio?

Kimimela has top notes of Saffron, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Woody Notes, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Amber. Amore Mio has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Heliotrope, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Cacao, Rum, Orris and Vanilla.