Fragrance comparison

Tender Amber Intense vs Castiamanti

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 368 ratings analysed

4 wins

Tender Amber Intense

Zara

4.35108 votes

Rank #4,482 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Castiamanti

Agatho Parfum

3.93260 votes

Rank #4,096 AmberFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tender Amber Intense takes 4 of 7 categories.

Tender Amber Intense
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Castiamanti
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Tender Amber Intense4/7

Castiamanti3/7

Ratings & consensus: Tender Amber Intense
Community sentiment: Tender Amber Intense
Longevity: Castiamanti
Sillage & projection: Castiamanti
Value for money: Tender Amber Intense
Versatility: Tender Amber Intense
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Castiamanti

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tender Amber IntenseZara

CastiamantiAgatho Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 55%Had 5%Want 39%

3.93/ 5 · 260 votes

Have 34%Had 12%Want 54%

Category winnerTender Amber IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

27%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

108 votes

42%Love

28%Like

15%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

179 votes

Category winnerTender Amber IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityCastiamanti

SillageCastiamanti

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value47

Category winnerTender Amber IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy88%

tuberose77%

rose65%

smoky53%

balsamic42%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

vanilla77%

oud69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Saffron

Heart

IncenseTuberoseRose

Base

AmberLabdanum

Top

LaurelsSaffronMyrtle

Heart

RoseJasmine

Base

VanillaAgarwood (Oud)AmberIncenseLabdanumWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Incense, Rose and Amber. 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

Summer89

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Spring39

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTender Amber IntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex57

Women5

Men19

Unisex62

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,482

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#4,096

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews40

Category winnerCastiamantiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara launches a surprisingly heavy hitter with this one. A sharp blast of saffron starts the experience, leading into a thick, sweet cloud that feels right for chilly autumn evenings. It leans heavily into a sugary vibe, making it a solid casual wear option when you want to stand out in a crowd.

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Castiamanti opens with a dense saffron and rose pairing that quickly turns smoky, resinous and warm. Vanilla, incense and oud give it a sticky amber richness, while the floral heart keeps it from feeling flat. This reads bold, sensual and evening-leaning, especially in cooler weather. It suits someone who enjoys spicy…

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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, Tender Amber Intense or Castiamanti?

Tender Amber Intense takes 4 of 7 categories. Tender Amber Intense is rated 4.35/5 from 108 votes; Castiamanti is rated 3.93/5 from 260 votes. Choose Tender Amber Intense for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Castiamanti for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Tender Amber Intense or Castiamanti?

Castiamanti lasts longest (Castiamanti 81/100, Tender Amber Intense 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tender Amber Intense or Castiamanti?

Castiamanti projects furthest (Castiamanti 75/100, Tender Amber Intense 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tender Amber Intense and Castiamanti smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and rose accords. Common notes include Saffron, Incense, Rose and Amber.

Is Tender Amber Intense or Castiamanti better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tender Amber Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, Castiamanti is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tender Amber Intense and Castiamanti?

Tender Amber Intense has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Incense, Tuberose and Rose, a base of Amber and Labdanum. Castiamanti has top notes of Laurels, Saffron and Myrtle, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Incense.