Amarige es una fragancia divisiva con una variación significativa según la química de la piel—algunos la encuentran una hermosa floral cremosa mientras que otros experimentan una transformación completa en un aroma animalizado desagradable. El consenso de la comunidad es que, aunque la fórmula original era superior, la reformulación moderna es demasiado potente y anticuada, lo que dificulta que la mayoría la use fuera de casa a pesar de su innegable proyección y longevidad.
Positivo
Beautiful floral composition on paper and in the bottle
Smooth, creamy, and sunny character when it works well on skin
Powerful projection and longevity
Nostalgic 90s fragrance with strong presence
Negativo
Turns animalic, dirty, or soapy on some skin types
Extremely loud and brash - difficult to wear in public
Preguntas frecuentes
What's the difference between Colonia Petropolis and Amarige?+
Colonia Petropolis is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Companhia da Terra (undated) dominated by its signature accords. Amarige is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Givenchy (1991) leaning on White Floral accords. They share no primary accords — distinctly different profiles.
By community rating, Colonia Petropolis scores 4.00/5 vs Amarige at 3.91/5. Amarige's standout strength: Beautiful floral composition on paper and in the bottle. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Colonia Petropolis and Amarige smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Amarige: Amarige es una fragancia divisiva con una variación significativa según la química de la piel—algunos la encuentran una hermosa floral cremosa mientras que otros experimentan una transformación completa en un aroma animalizado desagradable.
Which lasts longer, Colonia Petropolis or Amarige?+
Amarige: Powerful projection and longevity Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Colonia Petropolis vs Amarige?+
Colonia Petropolis scores highest for summer wear; Amarige scores highest for fall wear. Colonia Petropolis leans daytime, Amarige leans daytime.
Reformulated around 2007-2008 and no longer as well-rounded as original
Can smell bitter, musty, or unpleasant on certain individuals
Comes across as dated and potentially offensive to modern sensibilities
