Fragrance comparison

Rose Poivree vs Amalfi Mandarin Aqua

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 685 ratings analysed

2 wins

Rose Poivree

The Different Company

3.40684 votes

Rank #5,486 AromaticRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #69,708 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Poivree takes 2 of 2 categories.

Rose Poivree
Choose it for a aromatic and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.
Amalfi Mandarin Aqua
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

Rose Poivree2/2

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose PoivreeThe Different Company

Amalfi Mandarin AquaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 684 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

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

37%Love

36%Like

3%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

541 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageRose Poivree

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

rose92%

soft spicy84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

animalic61%

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

CorianderBlack PepperPink Pepper

Heart

Rose

Base

CivetVetiver

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlackcurrantGrapefruitBergamotTarragonMint

Heart

Orange BlossomBlack PepperClary SageLemon LeafCorianderJasmineFlowersThyme

Base

LabdanumVetiverAmberCivetMusk

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Black Pepper, Civet and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer33

Fall100

Winter58

Day–

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex67

Women31

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,486

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews94

Overall rank#69,708

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRose PoivreeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Poivree by The Different Company offers a bracing, unconventional take on rose. Perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena balances the floral heart with intense coriander, black pepper, and pink pepper. The base incorporates civet and vetiver, resulting in a scent that favors earthy and spicy qualities over sugary sweetness. I…

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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 Poivree or Amalfi Mandarin Aqua?

Rose Poivree takes 2 of 2 categories. Rose Poivree is rated 3.40/5 from 684 votes; Amalfi Mandarin Aqua is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Rose Poivree for a aromatic and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall. Choose Amalfi Mandarin Aqua for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

Which projects more, Rose Poivree or Amalfi Mandarin Aqua?

Rose Poivree projects furthest (Rose Poivree 58/100, Amalfi Mandarin Aqua 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Poivree 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 Coriander, Black Pepper, Civet and Vetiver.

What are the notes in Rose Poivree and Amalfi Mandarin Aqua?

Rose Poivree has top notes of Coriander, Black Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose, a base of Civet and Vetiver. 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.