Fragrance comparison

MTV Amplify vs Prime Esmerald

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

MTV Amplify

MTV Perfumes

3.4511 votes

Rank #63,786 CitrusMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

77%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

Prime Esmerald

LELAS

3.504 votes

Rank #57,051 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prime Esmerald takes 4 of 5 categories.

MTV Amplify
Choose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Prime Esmerald
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

MTV Amplify1/5

Prime Esmerald4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Prime Esmerald
Sillage & projection: Prime Esmerald
Value for money: MTV Amplify
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Prime Esmerald
Fragranxe ranking: Prime Esmerald

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MTV AmplifyMTV Perfumes

Prime EsmeraldLELAS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 50%Had 23%Want 27%

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 15%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

64%Like

27%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityPrime Esmerald

SillagePrime Esmerald

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value83

Category winnerMTV AmplifyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

marine91%

aromatic83%

woody74%

fresh spicy65%

amber56%

citrus100%

woody91%

marine83%

aromatic74%

mossy65%

earthy56%

Scent match77%Very similar · both citrus, marine and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sea NotesGrapefruitMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

Bay LeafJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

AmberPatchouliGuaiac WoodOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

Sea NotesGrapefruitTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineBay Leaf

Base6-8+ hrs

Guaiac WoodOakmossPatchouliAmber

Category winnerPrime EsmeraldLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer100

Fall67

Winter56

Day100

Night36

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 43%Work 26%Party 19%Date 12%

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Casual 35%Work 29%Party 19%Date 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,786

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,051

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerPrime EsmeraldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MTV Amplify hits the senses with an immediate rush of crisp sea notes, tart grapefruit, and juicy mandarin orange. You get a sharp, zesty burst that feels like cracking open a chilled soda right by the ocean shore. After twenty minutes, the initial citrus blast softens. A herbal touch of green bay leaf and delicate ja…

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Prime Esmerald opens with a brisk, sharp blast of sea notes, zesty grapefruit, and tart tangerine. It grabs attention immediately. The salty aquatic rush feels crisp and invigorating on warm skin, though the first two minutes carry a distinct alcohol lift before the oils settle. As the citrus sparkle eases, herbal bay…

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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, MTV Amplify or Prime Esmerald?

Prime Esmerald takes 4 of 5 categories. MTV Amplify is rated 3.45/5 from 11 votes; Prime Esmerald is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose MTV Amplify for a citrus and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Prime Esmerald for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, MTV Amplify or Prime Esmerald?

Prime Esmerald lasts longest (Prime Esmerald 93/100, MTV Amplify 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MTV Amplify or Prime Esmerald?

Prime Esmerald projects furthest (Prime Esmerald 92/100, MTV Amplify 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MTV Amplify and Prime Esmerald smell similar?

Very similar: a 77% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, marine and woody accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Grapefruit, Bay Leaf and Jasmine.

Is MTV Amplify or Prime Esmerald better for summer or winter?

MTV Amplify suits daytime wear; Prime Esmerald suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MTV Amplify and Prime Esmerald?

MTV Amplify has top notes of Sea Notes, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Bay Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Oakmoss. Prime Esmerald has top notes of Sea Notes, Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Jasmine and Bay Leaf, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Amber.