Fragrance comparison

Menestrello vs Amberfume

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 66 ratings analysed

Menestrello

V Canto

3.7561 votes

Rank #30,458 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Amberfume

Lydeen

3.805 votes

Rank #55,968 AromaticBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amberfume takes 3 of 4 categories.

Menestrello
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Amberfume
Choose it for a aromatic and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Menestrello1/4

Amberfume3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MenestrelloV Canto

AmberfumeLydeen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 26%Had 7%Want 68%

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

28%Like

23%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

61 votes

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAmberfume

SillageAmberfume

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAmberfumeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

amber77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

aromatic100%

balsamic92%

woody84%

amber77%

yellow floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CranberryelemiCassisAmbergrisAmbrette

Heart2 to 4 hours

BenzoinLavenderCypriolCambodian Oud

Base5 to 8 hours

Red MapleMuskCedarPatchouli

Top

AbsintheDavanaYlang YlangStar AniseCardamom

Heart

elemiMimosaRose

Base

VanillaIncenseFirLabdanumBenzoinCypriolPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared noteselemi, Benzoin, Cypriol and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Menestrello, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer47

Fall100

Winter76

Day100

Night47

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex64

Women17

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,458

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#55,968

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMenestrelloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Menestrello by V Canto blends crisp fruit with deep forest woods. The scent opens with a burst of tart cranberry and dark cassis, lifted by peppery elemi and a salty touch of ambergris. As the sharp fruit settles, clean lavender and smoky Cambodian oud emerge alongside earthy cypriol and warm benzoin. The dry-down tu…

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Amberfume by Lydeen is a bold Oriental Woody fragrance that balances sharp Absinthe and Cardamom against a deep, smoky resinous base. Launched in 2021, this unisex scent suits those who enjoy polarizing, resin-heavy profiles during cold Scandinavian winters. It projects well, creating a flickering bonfire effect on th…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Menestrello or Amberfume?

Amberfume takes 3 of 4 categories. Menestrello is rated 3.75/5 from 61 votes; Amberfume is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Menestrello for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Amberfume for a aromatic and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Menestrello or Amberfume?

Amberfume lasts longest (Amberfume 80/100, Menestrello 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Menestrello or Amberfume?

Amberfume projects furthest (Amberfume 75/100, Menestrello 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Menestrello and Amberfume smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include elemi, Benzoin, Cypriol and Patchouli.

Is Menestrello or Amberfume better for summer or winter?

Menestrello suits daytime wear; Amberfume suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Menestrello and Amberfume?

Menestrello has top notes of Cranberry, elemi, Cassis and Ambergris, heart notes of Benzoin, Lavender, Cypriol and Cambodian Oud, a base of Red Maple, Musk, Cedar and Patchouli. Amberfume has top notes of Absinthe, Davana, Ylang Ylang and Star Anise, heart notes of elemi, Mimosa and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Incense, Fir and Labdanum.