Fragrance comparison

A Day In Mexico vs Giardinodiercole

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 228 ratings analysed

A Day In Mexico

Zara

4.1529 votes

Rank #16,791 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Giardinodiercole

Agatho Parfum

4.34199 votes

Rank #4,994 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Giardinodiercole takes 4 of 5 categories.

A Day In Mexico
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Giardinodiercole
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

A Day In Mexico1/5

Giardinodiercole4/5

Ratings & consensus: Giardinodiercole
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Giardinodiercole
Sillage & projection: Giardinodiercole
Value for money: A Day In Mexico
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Giardinodiercole

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Day In MexicoZara

GiardinodiercoleAgatho Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 33%Had 15%Want 52%

4.34/ 5 · 199 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerGiardinodiercoleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

57%Love

26%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

199 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityGiardinodiercole

SillageGiardinodiercole

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value35

Category winnerA Day In MexicoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

amber83%

sweet65%

green48%

aromatic30%

woody100%

amber91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

warm spicy65%

powdery56%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Rhubarb

Heart

Fruits

Base

Amber

Top

Juniper BerriesLabdanumLavenderBergamotRhubarb

Heart

IncenseBlack PepperSaffronSagePimento

Base

Virginia CedarAmberSandalwoodCashmeranPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesRhubarb 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

Spring91

Summer82

Fall100

Winter9

Day100

Night36

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men64

Unisex36

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#4,994

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerGiardinodiercoleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A Day In Mexico opens with a juicy rhubarb and tropical fruit effect that many wearers read as fruit juice, with a soft amber base keeping it smooth rather than sharp. It usually wears with moderate projection and moderate staying power, making it an easy low-cost option for warm days, casual use, and anyone who likes…

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Giardinodiercole opens with a polished aromatic lift of bergamot, lavender and juniper, then turns drier, smokier and more wooded as incense, pepper and saffron settle in. It reads refined, slightly powdery, and quietly assertive. This is a good pick for someone who likes elegant woody spices with a classic masculine …

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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, A Day In Mexico or Giardinodiercole?

Giardinodiercole takes 4 of 5 categories. A Day In Mexico is rated 4.15/5 from 29 votes; Giardinodiercole is rated 4.34/5 from 199 votes. Choose A Day In Mexico for a fruity and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Giardinodiercole for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, A Day In Mexico or Giardinodiercole?

Giardinodiercole lasts longest (Giardinodiercole 74/100, A Day In Mexico 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Day In Mexico or Giardinodiercole?

Giardinodiercole projects furthest (Giardinodiercole 64/100, A Day In Mexico 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Day In Mexico and Giardinodiercole smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Rhubarb and Amber.

Is A Day In Mexico or Giardinodiercole better for summer or winter?

A Day In Mexico suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Day In Mexico and Giardinodiercole?

A Day In Mexico has top notes of Rhubarb, heart notes of Fruits, a base of Amber. Giardinodiercole has top notes of Juniper Berries, Labdanum, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Black Pepper, Saffron and Sage, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber, Sandalwood and Cashmeran.