Fragrance comparison

Spiced Gourmand vs Amandus

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

Spiced Gourmand

The Dua Brand

3.7114 votes

Rank #64,117 WoodyNutty

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Amandus

Manos Gerakinis

3.8121 votes

Rank #23,933 SweetNutty

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

Spiced Gourmand
Choose it for a woody and nutty character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Amandus
Choose it for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Spiced Gourmand3/6

Amandus3/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Spiced GourmandThe Dua Brand

AmandusManos Gerakinis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 5%Want 32%

3.81/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 10%Had 4%Want 86%

Category winnerAmandusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

21%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

48%Love

5%Like

33%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySpiced Gourmand

SillageSpiced Gourmand

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value46

Category winnerSpiced GourmandBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

nutty92%

sweet84%

balsamic77%

honey69%

amber61%

sweet100%

nutty92%

amber84%

woody77%

almond69%

vanilla61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both nutty, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

HazelnutElemi resinIncenseAlmondCedarHoneyPistachioTonka BeanVanillaCaramelSandalwoodBeeswax

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

AlmondSugarSalted CaramelDates

Heart2-4 hrs

HazelnutIncenseToffeeTransparent Flowers

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaMuskAmberSandalwood

Category winnerAmandusLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring13

Summer0

Fall100

Winter88

Day33

Night100

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night89

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

Men9

Unisex45

Women45

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,117

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,933

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerAmandusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spiced Gourmand by The Dua Brand offers a dense, confectionary aroma balanced by resinous woods and smoke. Released in 2022 as an Extrait de Parfum, it opens with an immediate burst of edible richness centered on roasted hazelnut, pistachio, and sweet almond. Thick honey, caramel, and beeswax smooth over the crunchy n…

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Amandus by Manos Gerakinis takes sweet roasted almond and wraps it in warm, buttery richness. The first spray reveals rich salted caramel, sticky dates, and warm sugar dust that immediately feel cozy. As the opening settles, toasted hazelnut and chewy toffee emerge, balanced by a faint wisp of clean incense and transp…

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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, Spiced Gourmand or Amandus?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Spiced Gourmand is rated 3.71/5 from 14 votes; Amandus is rated 3.81/5 from 21 votes. Choose Spiced Gourmand for a woody and nutty character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Amandus for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Spiced Gourmand or Amandus?

They last about the same: Spiced Gourmand 73/100, Amandus 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Spiced Gourmand or Amandus?

Spiced Gourmand projects furthest (Spiced Gourmand 67/100, Amandus 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Spiced Gourmand and Amandus smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share nutty, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Hazelnut, Incense, Almond and Vanilla.

Is Spiced Gourmand or Amandus better for summer or winter?

Spiced Gourmand suits evening wear; Amandus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Spiced Gourmand and Amandus?

Spiced Gourmand features Hazelnut, Elemi resin, Incense, Almond and Cedar. Amandus has top notes of Almond, Sugar, Salted Caramel and Dates, heart notes of Hazelnut, Incense, Toffee and Transparent Flowers, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.