Fragrance comparison

Second Self vs Amity

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

3 wins

Second Self

Murillo Twins Fragrance

5.001 votes

Rank #45,454 Soft SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Amity

Spirit Of Kings

4.0023 votes

Rank #21,604 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Second Self takes 3 of 5 categories.

Second Self
Choose it for a soft spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Amity
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Second Self3/5

Amity2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Second SelfMurillo Twins Fragrance

AmitySpirit Of Kings

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

4.00/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 22%Had 7%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

35%Love

39%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySecond Self

SillageSecond Self

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value27

Category winnerSecond SelfBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

amber92%

iris84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

fruity100%

sweet88%

amber77%

warm spicy65%

mossy53%

earthy42%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fruity and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BlackcurrantPink PepperMandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRoseYlang Ylang

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberOrrisSugarMoss

Top20-30 mins

StrawberryBergamotSaffronPineapple

Heart2-4 hrs

OrrisBulgarian RoseEgyptian Jasmine

Base7-10+ hrs

RaspberryBenzoinMossAmberVanillaSandalwoodSugarMusk

Category winnerAmityLongest dry-down: 7-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall60

Winter40

Day79

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 36%Party 26%Casual 23%Work 15%

Men15

Unisex23

Women62

Date 34%Party 30%Casual 21%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,454

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#21,604

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerAmityHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Second Self by Murillo Twins Fragrance delivers a tart punch of blackcurrant and bright mandarin. A crackle of pink pepper sparks immediately. That zesty fruit quickly settles into a creamy heart of jasmine, rose, and lush ylang ylang. Once the florals rest, velvety orris and spun sugar melt into an earthy moss and go…

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Amity by Spirit Of Kings opens with an energetic burst of candied strawberry, tart bergamot, and juicy pineapple, spiced immediately by golden saffron. As the initial brightness settles, velvety Bulgarian rose and Egyptian jasmine emerge alongside a soft powdering of orris root. The base is where this scent truly anch…

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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, Second Self or Amity?

Second Self takes 3 of 5 categories. Second Self is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Amity is rated 4.00/5 from 23 votes. Choose Second Self for a soft spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Amity for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Second Self or Amity?

Second Self lasts longest (Second Self 80/100, Amity 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Second Self or Amity?

Projection is very close: Second Self 75/100, Amity 73/100 for sillage.

Do Second Self and Amity smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and amber accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Rose, Amber and Orris.

Is Second Self or Amity better for summer or winter?

Second Self suits evening wear; Amity suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Second Self and Amity?

Second Self has top notes of Blackcurrant, Pink Pepper and Mandarin, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Ylang Ylang, a base of Amber, Orris, Sugar and Moss. Amity has top notes of Strawberry, Bergamot, Saffron and Pineapple, heart notes of Orris, Bulgarian Rose and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Raspberry, Benzoin, Moss and Amber.