Fragrance comparison

Rose Poivrée (2020) vs Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,017 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rose Poivrée (2020)

The Different Company

3.6250 votes

Rank #19,178 RoseAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua

Tom Ford

4.16967 votes

Rank #24,651 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Poivrée (2020) takes 4 of 7 categories.

Rose Poivrée (2020)
Choose it for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Rose Poivrée (2020)4/7

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua3/7

Ratings & consensus: Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua
Community sentiment: Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua
Longevity: Rose Poivrée (2020)
Sillage & projection: Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua
Value for money: Rose Poivrée (2020)
Versatility: Rose Poivrée (2020)
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

Mandarino di Amalfi AcquaTom Ford

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 56%

4.16/ 5 · 967 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerMandarino di Amalfi AcquaRating 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

43%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

967 votes

Category winnerMandarino di Amalfi AcquaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityRose Poivrée (2020)

SillageMandarino di Amalfi Acqua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value29

Category winnerRose Poivrée (2020)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

soft spicy77%

musky69%

woody61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

green48%

white floral30%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

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 OrangeGrapefruitMintBergamotTarragonBlack Currant

Heart

Orange BlossomLemon Leaf OilBasilClary SageWildflowersThymeJasmineShiso

Base

MuskVetiverCivetLabdanumAmber

InformationalShared notesVetiver 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRose Poivrée (2020)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex60

Women36

Men26

Unisex59

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,178

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#24,651

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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Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua opens with a sharp splash of cold mandarin orange and bitter grapefruit. Shiso leaf and wild mint add a cooling herbal bite that cuts through the summer heat. As the scent settles on skin, orange blossom and clary sage bring a soft, clean soapiness that feels like fresh linen. Vetive…

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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 Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

Rose Poivrée (2020) takes 4 of 7 categories. Rose Poivrée (2020) is rated 3.62/5 from 50 votes; Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua is rated 4.16/5 from 967 votes. Choose Rose Poivrée (2020) for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Rose Poivrée (2020) or Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

Rose Poivrée (2020) lasts longest (Rose Poivrée (2020) 63/100, Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Poivrée (2020) or Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

Projection is very close: Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua 53/100, Rose Poivrée (2020) 51/100 for sillage.

Do Rose Poivrée (2020) and Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Vetiver and Civet.

Is Rose Poivrée (2020) or Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose Poivrée (2020) is the stronger pick. For winter, Rose Poivrée (2020) is the stronger pick. Rose Poivrée (2020) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Poivrée (2020) and Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

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. Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lemon Leaf Oil, Basil and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Civet and Labdanum.