Fragrance comparison

Maestrale vs Amalfi Mandarin Aqua

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

2 wins

Maestrale

Paolo Gigli

4.1428 votes

Rank #42,102 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #70,427 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maestrale takes 2 of 2 categories.

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

Maestrale2/2

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaestralePaolo Gigli

Amalfi Mandarin AquaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 42%Had 20%Want 38%

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

43%Love

39%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

28 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageMaestrale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

soft spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

green77%

musky69%

amber61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotLemonWhite FlowersJasmineWhite Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderClary SageLabdanumBasil

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisCedarVetiverVanillaSandalwood

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlackcurrantGrapefruitBergamotTarragonMint

Heart

Orange BlossomBlack PepperClary SageLemon LeafCorianderJasmineFlowersThyme

Base

LabdanumVetiverAmberCivetMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Clary Sage. Durations are only published for Maestrale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer18

Fall100

Winter36

Day100

Night67

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex50

Women21

Casual 35%Work 32%Date 21%Party 12%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#70,427

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMaestraleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Maestrale captures the brisk Mediterranean wind that blows across the Italian coast. The initial burst brings sparkling lemon, sharp bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange, cutting through the air before softening into jasmine and white rose petals. Within thirty minutes, herbal clary sage and French lavender…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Maestrale or Amalfi Mandarin Aqua?

Maestrale takes 2 of 2 categories. Maestrale is rated 4.14/5 from 28 votes; Amalfi Mandarin Aqua is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Maestrale for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Amalfi Mandarin Aqua for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

Which projects more, Maestrale or Amalfi Mandarin Aqua?

Maestrale projects furthest (Maestrale 71/100, Amalfi Mandarin Aqua 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maestrale and Amalfi Mandarin Aqua smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Clary Sage.

Is Maestrale or Amalfi Mandarin Aqua better for summer or winter?

Maestrale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maestrale and Amalfi Mandarin Aqua?

Maestrale has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and White Flowers, heart notes of Lavender, Clary Sage, Labdanum and Basil, a base of Ambergris, Cedar, Vetiver and Vanilla. 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.