Fragrance comparison

Maestrale vs Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 995 ratings analysed

4 wins

Maestrale

Paolo Gigli

4.1428 votes

Rank #42,102 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua

Tom Ford

4.16967 votes

Rank #24,861 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maestrale takes 4 of 7 categories.

Maestrale
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Maestrale4/7

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaestralePaolo Gigli

Mandarino di Amalfi AcquaTom Ford

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 42%Had 20%Want 38%

4.16/ 5 · 967 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerMandarino di Amalfi AcquaRating 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

43%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

967 votes

Category winnerMandarino di Amalfi AcquaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMaestrale

SillageMaestrale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value29

Category winnerMaestraleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

soft spicy61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

green48%

white floral30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic and citrus

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 OrangeGrapefruitMintBergamotTarragonBlack Currant

Heart

Orange BlossomLemon Leaf OilBasilClary SageWildflowersThymeJasmineShiso

Base

MuskVetiverCivetLabdanumAmber

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMaestraleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex50

Women21

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

Men26

Unisex59

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,861

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMandarino di Amalfi AcquaHigher 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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Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua opens with a sharp splash of cold mandarin orange and bitter grapefruit. Shiso leaf and wild mint add a cooling herbal bite that cuts through the summer heat. As the scent settles on skin, orange blossom and clary sage bring a soft, clean soapiness that feels like fresh linen. Vetive…

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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 Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

Maestrale takes 4 of 7 categories. Maestrale is rated 4.14/5 from 28 votes; Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua is rated 4.16/5 from 967 votes. Choose Maestrale for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Maestrale or Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

Maestrale lasts longest (Maestrale 67/100, Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maestrale or Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

Maestrale projects furthest (Maestrale 71/100, Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maestrale and Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua smell similar?

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

Is Maestrale or Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua better for summer or winter?

For summer, Maestrale is the stronger pick. For winter, Maestrale is the stronger pick. Maestrale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maestrale and Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

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. Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lemon Leaf Oil, Basil and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Civet and Labdanum.