Fragrance comparison

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua vs Tonstrina 17

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 975 ratings analysed

2 wins

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua

Tom Ford

4.16967 votes

Rank #25,665 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Tonstrina 17

Pisterzi

3.888 votes

Rank #56,040 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua takes 2 of 4 categories.

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Tonstrina 17
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua2/4

Tonstrina 171/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua
Value for money: Tonstrina 17
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

Tonstrina 17Pisterzi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 967 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 47%Had 0%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

38%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMandarino di Amalfi Acqua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTonstrina 17Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

green48%

white floral30%

aromatic100%

herbal86%

fresh spicy72%

soft spicy58%

lavender44%

woody30%

Scent match34%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

Notes

SageCorianderLavenderSandalwoodBasilThymeMandarin OrangeCarawayChamomile

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Basil and Thyme. 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–

Spring100

Summer60

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex59

Women15

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,665

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,040

PerfumerJoelle Lerioux Patris

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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Tonstrina 17 by Pisterzi offers a clean slice of Italian grooming history. Joelle Lerioux Patris styles this aromatic fougere with bracing notes of thyme, caraway, and chamomile. It targets modern men who seek a quiet, herbal freshness that moves away from standard blue colognes. The scent sits close to the skin, maki…

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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 Tonstrina 17?

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua takes 2 of 4 categories. Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua is rated 4.16/5 from 967 votes; Tonstrina 17 is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes. Choose Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Tonstrina 17 for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua or Tonstrina 17?

They last about the same: Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua 56/100, Tonstrina 17 56/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua or Tonstrina 17?

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua projects furthest (Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua 53/100, Tonstrina 17 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua and Tonstrina 17 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Basil and Thyme.

Is Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua or Tonstrina 17 better for summer or winter?

Tonstrina 17 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua and Tonstrina 17?

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. Tonstrina 17 features Sage, Coriander, Lavender, Sandalwood and Basil.