Fragrance comparison

Rose Poivrée (2020) vs Mandarino di Amalfi

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 3,377 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rose Poivrée (2020)

The Different Company

3.6250 votes

Rank #19,178 RoseAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Mandarino di Amalfi

Tom Ford

4.153,327 votes

Rank #25,300 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
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 Amalfi3/7

Ratings & consensus: Mandarino di Amalfi
Community sentiment: Mandarino di Amalfi
Longevity: Rose Poivrée (2020)
Sillage & projection: Mandarino di Amalfi
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 AmalfiTom Ford

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 56%

4.15/ 5 · 3,327 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerMandarino di AmalfiRating 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

44%Love

38%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

3,327 votes

Category winnerMandarino di AmalfiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityRose Poivrée (2020)

SillageMandarino di Amalfi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value23

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%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

white floral65%

green53%

musky42%

Scent match38%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

LemonGrapefruitMintBasilTarragonBlack Currant

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineClary SageShisoCorianderBlack Pepper

Base

MuskVetiverAmberLabdanumCivet

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter9

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRose Poivrée (2020)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex60

Women36

Men24

Unisex62

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,178

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#25,300

PerfumerCalice Becker

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 launches with a sharp, photorealistic blast of squeezed lemon and bitter grapefruit, immediately backed by a cooling wave of fresh mint. As it warms on the skin, the initial citric bite relaxes into a green, herbaceous heart of basil and shiso leaf, giving it the dry feel of a coastal gard…

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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?

Rose Poivrée (2020) takes 4 of 7 categories. Rose Poivrée (2020) is rated 3.62/5 from 50 votes; Mandarino di Amalfi is rated 4.15/5 from 3,327 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 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?

Rose Poivrée (2020) lasts longest (Rose Poivrée (2020) 63/100, Mandarino di Amalfi 58/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Projection is very close: Mandarino di Amalfi 52/100, Rose Poivrée (2020) 51/100 for sillage.

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

Some overlap: a 38% 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 Mandarino di Amalfi 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?

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 has top notes of Lemon, Grapefruit, Mint and Basil, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Clary Sage and Shiso, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Amber and Labdanum.