Fragrance comparison

Lure vs Amplexus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

Lure

Bouge

2.9626 votes

Rank #69,112 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Amplexus

Mauro Lorenzi Profumi

5.002 votes

Rank #49,197 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amplexus takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lure
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Amplexus
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking.

Lure1/4

Amplexus3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LureBouge

AmplexusMauro Lorenzi Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.96/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 37%Had 21%Want 42%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

19%Like

27%Ok

23%Dislike

15%Hate

26 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate49

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAmplexus

SillageLure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAmplexusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

floral84%

powdery77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TangerineNeroli EssenceOrange BlossomCurrant buds

Heart

MimosaMagnoliaGrapefruitTaif RoseJasmine Sambac

Base

White MuskAmbergrisHaitian VetiverAtlas CedarWhite Heliotrope

Top

Sweet OrangeGrapefruitNeroli

Heart

Jasmine SambacOrange BlossomMagnoliaYlang Ylang

Base

VanillaSandalwoodTonka BeanCashmeranMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Magnolia, Grapefruit and Jasmine Sambac. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter17

Day100

Night40

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex0

Women86

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,112

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,197

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmplexusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bouge Lure opens with a tart burst of tangerine and green neroli essence, immediately backed by bitter currant buds. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus top simmers down into a lush heart of sweet mimosa, magnolia, and jasmine sambac. As the white florals soften, powdery heliotrope and fluffy white musk take over…

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Amplexus opens with bright orange, grapefruit, and neroli, then settles into a creamy white-floral heart over vanilla, sandalwood, tonka, and musk. The overall effect reads citrusy first, then softly sweet, powdery, and woody. It looks suited to someone who enjoys luminous florals with a smooth, comforting base rather…

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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, Lure or Amplexus?

Amplexus takes 3 of 4 categories. Lure is rated 2.96/5 from 26 votes; Amplexus is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Lure for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Amplexus for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Lure or Amplexus?

Amplexus lasts longest (Amplexus 80/100, Lure 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lure or Amplexus?

Lure projects furthest (Lure 63/100, Amplexus 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lure and Amplexus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Magnolia, Grapefruit and Jasmine Sambac.

Is Lure or Amplexus better for summer or winter?

Lure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lure and Amplexus?

Lure has top notes of Tangerine, Neroli Essence, Orange Blossom and Currant buds, heart notes of Mimosa, Magnolia, Grapefruit and Taif Rose, a base of White Musk, Ambergris, Haitian Vetiver and Atlas Cedar. Amplexus has top notes of Sweet Orange, Grapefruit and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom, Magnolia and Ylang Ylang, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Cashmeran.