Fragrance comparison

Vibrant Spirit vs Amalfi

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

Vibrant Spirit

Zara

3.2015 votes

Rank #62,337 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Amalfi

Parfum de Mahzen

4.628 votes

Rank #37,712 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amalfi takes 3 of 4 categories.

Vibrant Spirit
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Amalfi
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vibrant Spirit1/4

Amalfi3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amalfi
Sillage & projection: Amalfi
Value for money: Vibrant Spirit
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amalfi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vibrant SpiritZara

AmalfiParfum de Mahzen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 45%Had 15%Want 40%

4.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

33%Like

60%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

75%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityAmalfi

SillageAmalfi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value28

Category winnerVibrant SpiritBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky83%

citrus65%

yellow floral48%

sweet30%

white floral100%

musky92%

powdery84%

fresh77%

floral69%

woody61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin Orange

Heart

Ylang-Ylang

Base

Ambroxan

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomAldehydesPeachMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

PetaliaYlang-YlangMahoniaTuberoseAgaveVetiverLily

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskMuskSandalwoodVanillaAmbroxanWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Amalfi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 37%Work 31%Date 21%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,337

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,712

PerfumerEren Öğütcü, Özge Öğütcü

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmalfiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Vibrant Spirit relies on a minimalist blend to create an easygoing summer option. It pairs bright mandarin orange with the tropical sweetness of ylang-yllang, resting on a warm base of ambroxan. This scent works best for casual daytime wear during warm weather when you want a simple, refreshing profile.

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Amalfi by Parfum de Mahzen brings a bright Mediterranean breeze straight to your collarbones. It opens with sunny mandarin orange, crisp bergamot, and a fizzy burst of clean aldehydes that feel like stepping into a sunny coastal orchard. As the citrus settles, lush orange blossom and creamy tuberose take center stage,…

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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, Vibrant Spirit or Amalfi?

Amalfi takes 3 of 4 categories. Vibrant Spirit is rated 3.20/5 from 15 votes; Amalfi is rated 4.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Vibrant Spirit for a amber and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Amalfi for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vibrant Spirit or Amalfi?

Amalfi lasts longest (Amalfi 80/100, Vibrant Spirit 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vibrant Spirit or Amalfi?

Amalfi projects furthest (Amalfi 66/100, Vibrant Spirit 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vibrant Spirit and Amalfi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Ambroxan.

Is Vibrant Spirit or Amalfi better for summer or winter?

Vibrant Spirit suits daytime wear; Amalfi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vibrant Spirit and Amalfi?

Vibrant Spirit has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, a base of Ambroxan. Amalfi has top notes of Orange Blossom, Aldehydes, Peach and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Petalia, Ylang-Ylang, Mahonia and Tuberose, a base of White Musk, Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla.