Fragrance comparison

Overture Man vs Amistad

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 2,340 ratings analysed

3 wins

Overture Man

Amouage

4.252,338 votes

Rank #23,673 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Amistad

Guy Bouchara

4.002 votes

Rank #53,194 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Overture Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

Overture Man
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
Amistad
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Overture Man3/4

Amistad1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Overture ManAmouage

AmistadGuy Bouchara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 2,338 votes

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 100%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOverture Man

SillageOverture Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAmistadBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

smoky77%

fresh spicy69%

animalic61%

aromatic100%

citrus90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

woody60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CognacCuminCardamomSaffronNutmegGingerGrapefruit

Heart

MyrrhBenzoinCinnamonLabdanumMastic or LentisquePatchouliGeranium

Base

Animal notesSmokeIncenseLeatherSandalwoodClary Sage

Top15-30 mins

LemonGrapefruitOrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomNutmegClary SageCypressGeraniumPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

CedarVetiverBenzoinIncenseMyrrh

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Nutmeg, Grapefruit and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Amistad, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 36%Work 29%Date 25%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,673

PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,194

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerOverture ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Overture Man opens with a sharp grapefruit citrus note mixed with heavy cognac booze and warm cumin. The scent settles into dark, resinous myrrh and dry wood, wrapping the wearer in a smoky, leather shield. It is a bold, challenging fragrance made for formal winter nights.

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Guy Bouchara Amistad is a warm, woody spicy cologne that pairs bright Mediterranean citrus with an earthy woodland base. The scent starts with a brisk splash of bitter grapefruit, tart lemon, and orange before shifting into an aromatic core of crushed cypress, clary sage, and nutmeg. In the drydown, smoky incense, myr…

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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, Overture Man or Amistad?

Overture Man takes 3 of 4 categories. Overture Man is rated 4.25/5 from 2,338 votes; Amistad is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Overture Man for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose Amistad for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Overture Man or Amistad?

Overture Man lasts longest (Overture Man 86/100, Amistad 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Overture Man or Amistad?

Overture Man projects furthest (Overture Man 78/100, Amistad 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Overture Man and Amistad smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Nutmeg, Grapefruit and Myrrh.

Is Overture Man or Amistad better for summer or winter?

Amistad suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Overture Man and Amistad?

Overture Man has top notes of Cognac, Cumin, Cardamom and Saffron, heart notes of Myrrh, Benzoin, Cinnamon and Labdanum, a base of Animal notes, Smoke, Incense and Leather. Amistad has top notes of Lemon, Grapefruit, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg, Clary Sage and Cypress, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Benzoin and Incense.