Fragrance comparison

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua vs Piu Tardi

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 979 ratings analysed

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua

Tom Ford

4.16967 votes

Rank #24,884 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Piu Tardi

Paolo Gigli

4.9212 votes

Rank #34,044 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Piu Tardi takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Piu Tardi
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua1/5

Piu Tardi4/5

Ratings & consensus: Piu Tardi
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Piu Tardi
Sillage & projection: Piu Tardi
Value for money: Piu Tardi
Versatility: Not scored
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

Mandarino di Amalfi AcquaTom Ford

Piu TardiPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 967 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 18%Had 29%Want 53%

Category winnerPiu TardiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

967 votes

92%Love

8%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate98

Category winners

LongevityPiu Tardi

SillagePiu Tardi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value58

Category winnerPiu TardiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

green48%

white floral30%

woody100%

citrus92%

floral84%

powdery77%

musky69%

fresh61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitMintBergamotTarragonBlack Currant

Heart

Orange BlossomLemon Leaf OilBasilClary SageWildflowersThymeJasmineShiso

Base

MuskVetiverCivetLabdanumAmber

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Wildflowers

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodCashmeranMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Wildflowers, Musk and Amber. Durations are only published for Piu Tardi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex59

Women15

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 19%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,884

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,044

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMandarino di Amalfi AcquaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Paolo Gigli Piu Tardi delivers a bright, aromatic burst that marries crisp Italian lemon and zesty bergamot with aromatic French lavender. The initial citrus rush quickly softens as sweet meadow wildflowers bloom across the heart, cutting through any sharp cologne bite. Underneath, a plush foundation of warm cashmeran…

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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, Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua or Piu Tardi?

Piu Tardi takes 4 of 5 categories. Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua is rated 4.16/5 from 967 votes; Piu Tardi is rated 4.92/5 from 12 votes. Choose Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Piu Tardi for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua or Piu Tardi?

Piu Tardi lasts longest (Piu Tardi 83/100, Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua or Piu Tardi?

Piu Tardi projects furthest (Piu Tardi 58/100, Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua and Piu Tardi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Wildflowers, Musk and Amber.

Is Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua or Piu Tardi better for summer or winter?

Piu Tardi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua and Piu Tardi?

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. Piu Tardi has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Wildflowers, a base of Sandalwood, Cashmeran, Musk and Amber.