Want vs Amore Mio
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Amore Mio takes 6 of 7 categories.
WantChoose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Amore MioChoose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Want1/7
Amore Mio6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Amore Mio
- Community sentiment
- Amore Mio
- Longevity
- Amore Mio
- Sillage & projection
- Amore Mio
- Value for money
- Want
- Versatility
- Amore Mio
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Amore Mio
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
WantDSQUARED²Amore MioRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 1,181 votes
Have 41%Had 27%Want 32%
4.21/ 5 · 332 votes
Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%
Category winnerAmore MioRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
50%Like
6%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
1,181 votes
59%Love
25%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
181 votes
Category winnerAmore MioMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmore Mio
SillageAmore Mio
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWantBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
powdery92%
woody84%
rose77%
citrus69%
floral61%
white floral100%
powdery92%
woody84%
vanilla77%
warm spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both powdery, vanilla and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
GingerPink PepperMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
HeliotropeDamask RoseNeroli
Base5 to 7 hours
Madagascar VanillaVanilla AbsoluteWoodsy Notes
Top
Mandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
HeliotropeGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangVioletOrange BlossomNeroliRose
Base
CacaoRumOrrisVanillaTonka BeanGuaiac WoodCopaiba balmSandalwood
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Heliotrope, Damask Rose and Neroli. Durations are only published for Want, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring41
Summer19
Fall100
Winter96
Day100
Night59
Spring100
Summer68
Fall0
Winter94
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAmore MioMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,659
PerfumerAurélien Guichard
Launched—
Reviews96
Overall rank#1,687
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews48
Category winnerAmore MioHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotWant by DSQUARED² is an oriental floral eau de parfum centered on sweet vanilla, soft powder, and warm spice. It opens with an energetic spark of fresh ginger, pink pepper, and mandarin orange before unfolding into a delicate heart of heliotrope, Damask rose, and neroli. As the florals settle, Madagascar vanilla and r…
Reviews →Amore Mio opens with a bright citrus touch and a noticeable dusting of cacao, then settles into a plush floral heart of heliotrope, jasmine, orange blossom and violet. The overall effect is powdery, creamy and softly boozy rather than loudly fruity. It suits shoppers who enjoy elegant white florals with gourmand shadi…
Reviews →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, Want or Amore Mio?
Amore Mio takes 6 of 7 categories. Want is rated 3.85/5 from 1,181 votes; Amore Mio is rated 4.21/5 from 332 votes. Choose Want for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Amore Mio for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Want or Amore Mio?
Amore Mio lasts longest (Amore Mio 84/100, Want 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Want or Amore Mio?
Amore Mio projects furthest (Amore Mio 75/100, Want 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Want and Amore Mio smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Heliotrope, Damask Rose and Neroli.
Is Want or Amore Mio better for summer or winter?
For summer, Amore Mio is the stronger pick. For winter, Want is the stronger pick. Want suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Want and Amore Mio?
Want has top notes of Ginger, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Heliotrope, Damask Rose and Neroli, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Vanilla Absolute and Woodsy Notes. Amore Mio has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Heliotrope, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Cacao, Rum, Orris and Vanilla.
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