Fragrance comparison

Sofist vs White Amber & Warm Cotton

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 77 ratings analysed

5 wins

Sofist

Água de Cheiro

4.5625 votes

Rank #26,567 White FloralSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

White Amber & Warm Cotton

Clean

3.6952 votes

Rank #41,173 MuskyAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sofist takes 5 of 7 categories.

Sofist
Choose it for a white floral and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
White Amber & Warm Cotton
Choose it for a musky and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sofist5/7

White Amber & Warm Cotton2/7

Ratings & consensus: Sofist
Community sentiment: Sofist
Longevity: White Amber & Warm Cotton
Sillage & projection: Sofist
Value for money: Sofist
Versatility: White Amber & Warm Cotton
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sofist

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SofistÁgua de Cheiro

White Amber & Warm CottonClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 38%Had 33%Want 29%

3.69/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 26%Had 7%Want 68%

Category winnerSofistRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

28%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

29%Love

38%Like

12%Ok

15%Dislike

6%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerSofistMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityWhite Amber & Warm Cotton

SillageSofist

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value44

Category winnerSofistBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

soft spicy90%

musky80%

green70%

animalic60%

aromatic50%

musky100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

soapy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both musky and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cassis

Heart

Lily

Base

Musk

Top15 to 30 minutes

AldehydesCassisGreen Notes

Heart2 to 4 hours

LilyPeonyJasmine

Base4 to 8 hours

MuskAmberWhite Woods

InformationalShared notesCassis, Lily and Musk. Durations are only published for White Amber & Warm Cotton, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer57

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer88

Fall76

Winter47

Day100

Night39

Category winnerWhite Amber & Warm CottonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex63

Women37

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,567

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#41,173

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSofistHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sofist by Água de Cheiro brings a classic floral approach to daily wear. It opens with the tart bite of cassis, quickly settling into a prominent, lush lily heart. Supported by a clean musk base, it functions as a reliable, soapy-fresh staple for those who prefer white floral compositions that stay grounded and profes…

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White Amber & Warm Cotton by Clean gives the feeling of freshly laundered linens warmed by late morning sunshine. It opens with a burst of crisp aldehydes, tart cassis, and dew-covered green notes, instantly setting a clean, revitalizing tone. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals a soft bouquet of lily…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sofist or White Amber & Warm Cotton?

Sofist takes 5 of 7 categories. Sofist is rated 4.56/5 from 25 votes; White Amber & Warm Cotton is rated 3.69/5 from 52 votes. Choose Sofist for a white floral and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose White Amber & Warm Cotton for a musky and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sofist or White Amber & Warm Cotton?

They last about the same: White Amber & Warm Cotton 65/100, Sofist 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Sofist or White Amber & Warm Cotton?

Sofist projects furthest (Sofist 62/100, White Amber & Warm Cotton 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sofist and White Amber & Warm Cotton smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and white floral accords. Common notes include Cassis, Lily and Musk.

Is Sofist or White Amber & Warm Cotton better for summer or winter?

For summer, White Amber & Warm Cotton is the stronger pick. For winter, Sofist is the stronger pick. Sofist suits daytime wear; White Amber & Warm Cotton suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sofist and White Amber & Warm Cotton?

Sofist has top notes of Cassis, heart notes of Lily, a base of Musk. White Amber & Warm Cotton has top notes of Aldehydes, Cassis and Green Notes, heart notes of Lily, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber and White Woods.