Fragrance comparison

Psiche vs Amir Slama

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 138 ratings analysed

Psiche

V Canto

3.7087 votes

Rank #19,681 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Amir Slama

Phebo

4.2451 votes

Rank #18,517 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amir Slama takes 4 of 7 categories.

Psiche
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Amir Slama
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Psiche3/7

Amir Slama4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PsicheV Canto

Amir SlamaPhebo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%

4.24/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 48%Had 23%Want 29%

Category winnerAmir SlamaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

37%Like

22%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

87 votes

43%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerAmir SlamaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityPsiche

SillagePsiche

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value86

Category winnerAmir SlamaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla92%

floral84%

fruity77%

woody69%

fresh61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Brown sugarRed BerriesVanillaLotusMagnoliaTonka BeanLilyOakmossCitrusesVetiverCedarBenzoin

No top / heart / base split published

Top

OrangeGingerBlack PepperLime

Heart

PatchouliVetiverCedarMagnolia

Base

BenzoinOlibanumPine needlesOakmoss

InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for Psiche, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall88

Winter75

Day100

Night83

Spring100

Summer83

Fall78

Winter43

Day100

Night38

Category winnerPsicheMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex40

Women52

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,681

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#18,517

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerAmir SlamaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Psiche by V Canto blends bright red berries, sparkling citruses, and sweet brown sugar over a base of warm vanilla, cedar, and oakmoss. Created by perfumer Paolo Terenzi, this fragrance strikes an unusual balance between tart fruitiness and rich gourmand warmth. Watery florals like lotus, magnolia, and lily soften the…

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Phebo Amir Slama opens with a sharp burst of lime, bitter orange, and cracked black pepper before grounding into green pine needles, earthy vetiver, and smoky olibanum. Built for warm spring mornings and humid afternoons, this woody chypre offers a clean, aromatic crispness with a quiet resinous warmth on skin.

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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, Psiche or Amir Slama?

Amir Slama takes 4 of 7 categories. Psiche is rated 3.70/5 from 87 votes; Amir Slama is rated 4.24/5 from 51 votes. Choose Psiche for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Amir Slama for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Psiche or Amir Slama?

Psiche lasts longest (Psiche 74/100, Amir Slama 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Psiche or Amir Slama?

Psiche projects furthest (Psiche 67/100, Amir Slama 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Psiche and Amir Slama smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Psiche or Amir Slama better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amir Slama is the stronger pick. For winter, Psiche is the stronger pick. Psiche suits daytime wear; Amir Slama suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Psiche and Amir Slama?

Psiche features Brown sugar, Red Berries, Vanilla, Lotus and Magnolia. Amir Slama has top notes of Orange, Ginger, Black Pepper and Lime, heart notes of Patchouli, Vetiver, Cedar and Magnolia, a base of Benzoin, Olibanum, Pine needles and Oakmoss.