Fragrance comparison

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua vs Rose Poivree

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,651 ratings analysed

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua

Tom Ford

4.16967 votes

Rank #24,651 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Rose Poivree

The Different Company

3.40684 votes

Rank #5,486 AromaticRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Poivree takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.
Rose Poivree
Choose it for a aromatic and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall.

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua2/7

Rose Poivree5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mandarino di Amalfi AcquaTom Ford

Rose PoivreeThe Different Company

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 967 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.40/ 5 · 684 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerMandarino di Amalfi AcquaRating 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

37%Love

36%Like

3%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

541 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityRose Poivree

SillageRose Poivree

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value52

Category winnerRose PoivreeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

green48%

white floral30%

aromatic100%

rose92%

soft spicy84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

animalic61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

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

Top

CorianderBlack PepperPink Pepper

Heart

Rose

Base

CivetVetiver

InformationalShared notesVetiver and Civet. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Spring55

Summer33

Fall100

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRose PoivreeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex59

Women15

Men2

Unisex67

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,651

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,486

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews94

Category winnerRose PoivreeHigher 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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Rose Poivree by The Different Company offers a bracing, unconventional take on rose. Perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena balances the floral heart with intense coriander, black pepper, and pink pepper. The base incorporates civet and vetiver, resulting in a scent that favors earthy and spicy qualities over sugary sweetness. I…

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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 Rose Poivree?

Rose Poivree takes 5 of 7 categories. Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua is rated 4.16/5 from 967 votes; Rose Poivree is rated 3.40/5 from 684 votes. Choose Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring. Choose Rose Poivree for a aromatic and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua or Rose Poivree?

Rose Poivree lasts longest (Rose Poivree 68/100, Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua or Rose Poivree?

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

Do Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua and Rose Poivree smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Vetiver and Civet.

Is Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua or Rose Poivree better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose Poivree is the stronger pick. For winter, Rose Poivree is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua and Rose Poivree?

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. Rose Poivree has top notes of Coriander, Black Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose, a base of Civet and Vetiver.