Fragrance comparison

To Break vs Amalfi Sunset

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 134 ratings analysed

To Break

Mark Buxton

3.8159 votes

Rank #23,277 FruityIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Amalfi Sunset

Skelt

4.1375 votes

Rank #31,266 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amalfi Sunset takes 5 of 8 categories.

To Break
Choose it for a fruity and iris character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Amalfi Sunset
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

To Break3/8

Amalfi Sunset5/8

Ratings & consensus: Amalfi Sunset
Community sentiment: Amalfi Sunset
Longevity: To Break
Sillage & projection: Amalfi Sunset
Value for money: Amalfi Sunset
Versatility: To Break
Note pyramid (duration): Amalfi Sunset
Fragranxe ranking: To Break

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

To BreakMark Buxton

Amalfi SunsetSkelt

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

4.13/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 67%Had 6%Want 27%

Category winnerAmalfi SunsetRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

34%Like

24%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

59 votes

55%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

5%Dislike

8%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerAmalfi SunsetMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTo Break

SillageAmalfi Sunset

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value61

Category winnerAmalfi SunsetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

iris92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

floral69%

musky61%

citrus100%

floral90%

fruity80%

white floral70%

powdery60%

sweet50%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PineappleGreen AppleMagnolia

Heart1 to 2 hours

IrisSpices

Base3 to 4 hours

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)AmbergrisSandalwoodMusk

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarinPineappleApple

Heart2-3 hrs

MagnoliaJasmineIrisRose

Base4-6 hrs

AmberMuskSandalwoodMoss

Category winnerAmalfi SunsetLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer59

Fall76

Winter47

Day100

Night53

Spring76

Summer100

Fall51

Winter27

Day100

Night55

Category winnerTo BreakMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex74

Women22

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,277

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#31,266

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTo BreakHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

To Break by Mark Buxton offers an unconventional twist on fruity floral perfumery. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pineapple and crisp green apple, smoothed quickly by creamy magnolia blossoms. As the initial brightness settles, a distinctive chalky iris arrives alongside warm dry spices, pulling the profile awa…

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Amalfi Sunset by Skelt smells like chilled citrus slices tossed over juicy green apple and golden pineapple, quickly settling into a plush bed of jasmine petals and warm amber. It gives off the easygoing vibe of an afternoon vacation walk, mixing sweet fruitiness with a clean, sun-warmed woody base. While it comes in …

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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, To Break or Amalfi Sunset?

Amalfi Sunset takes 5 of 8 categories. To Break is rated 3.81/5 from 59 votes; Amalfi Sunset is rated 4.13/5 from 75 votes. Choose To Break for a fruity and iris character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Amalfi Sunset for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, To Break or Amalfi Sunset?

To Break lasts longest (To Break 61/100, Amalfi Sunset 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, To Break or Amalfi Sunset?

Amalfi Sunset projects furthest (Amalfi Sunset 52/100, To Break 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do To Break and Amalfi Sunset smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Magnolia, Iris and Sandalwood.

Is To Break or Amalfi Sunset better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amalfi Sunset is the stronger pick. For winter, To Break is the stronger pick. To Break suits daytime wear; Amalfi Sunset suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in To Break and Amalfi Sunset?

To Break has top notes of Pineapple, Green Apple and Magnolia, heart notes of Iris and Spices, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Ambergris, Sandalwood and Musk. Amalfi Sunset has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin, Pineapple and Apple, heart notes of Magnolia, Jasmine, Iris and Rose, a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Moss.