Fragrance comparison

Rose Poivrée (2020) vs Amalfi Mandarin Aqua

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

2 wins

Rose Poivrée (2020)

The Different Company

3.6250 votes

Rank #19,178 RoseAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #69,616 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Poivrée (2020) takes 2 of 2 categories.

Rose Poivrée (2020)
Choose it for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Amalfi Mandarin Aqua
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

Rose Poivrée (2020)2/2

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Rose Poivrée (2020)
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose Poivrée (2020)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose Poivrée (2020)The Different Company

Amalfi Mandarin AquaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 56%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

20%Like

18%Ok

14%Dislike

10%Hate

50 votes

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageRose Poivrée (2020)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

soft spicy77%

musky69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

green77%

musky69%

amber61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperCorianderPink Pepper

Heart

Damask RoseRose

Base

VetiverCivet

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlackcurrantGrapefruitBergamotTarragonMint

Heart

Orange BlossomBlack PepperClary SageLemon LeafCorianderJasmineFlowersThyme

Base

LabdanumVetiverAmberCivetMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Coriander, Vetiver and Civet. 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

Summer15

Fall69

Winter15

Day100

Night75

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex60

Women36

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,178

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#69,616

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRose Poivrée (2020)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Poivrée (2020) by The Different Company offers a striking, spice-forward take on the classic rose. Crafted by Jean-Claude Ellena, it blends sharp black and pink pepper with a dry Damascus rose heart. This is a transparent, airy composition that avoids the typical sweet floral route. It is a compelling choice for …

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Amalfi Mandarin Aqua is a bright, aromatic scent centered on a zesty blend of mandarin orange and grapefruit. It features a complex heart of aromatic herbs like tarragon and basil that settles into a warm, musky base. This versatile creation offers a crisp profile suited for warm spring and summer days, projecting a c…

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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, Rose Poivrée (2020) or Amalfi Mandarin Aqua?

Rose Poivrée (2020) takes 2 of 2 categories. Rose Poivrée (2020) is rated 3.62/5 from 50 votes; Amalfi Mandarin Aqua is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Rose Poivrée (2020) for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Amalfi Mandarin Aqua for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

Which projects more, Rose Poivrée (2020) or Amalfi Mandarin Aqua?

Rose Poivrée (2020) projects furthest (Rose Poivrée (2020) 51/100, Amalfi Mandarin Aqua 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Poivrée (2020) and Amalfi Mandarin Aqua smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and musky accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Coriander, Vetiver and Civet.

Is Rose Poivrée (2020) or Amalfi Mandarin Aqua better for summer or winter?

Rose Poivrée (2020) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Poivrée (2020) and Amalfi Mandarin Aqua?

Rose Poivrée (2020) has top notes of Black Pepper, Coriander and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Damask Rose and Rose, a base of Vetiver and Civet. Amalfi Mandarin Aqua has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Blackcurrant, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Black Pepper, Clary Sage and Lemon Leaf, a base of Labdanum, Vetiver, Amber and Civet.