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Añoranza vs Garbo

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

Updated 106 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Añoranza takes 7 of 7 categories.

  • Añoranza

    Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Garbo

    Choose it for a green and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Añoranza7/7
Garbo0/7
Ratings & consensus
Añoranza
Community sentiment
Añoranza
Longevity
Añoranza
Sillage & projection
Añoranza
Value for money
Añoranza
Versatility
Añoranza
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Añoranza

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AñoranzaPhlur
GarboVeraLab
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.09/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%
3.62/ 5 · 71 votes
Have 59%Had 18%Want 23%
Category winnerAñoranzaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
20%Love
69%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

35 votes

24%Love
34%Like
25%Ok
14%Dislike
3%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerAñoranzaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity50
〰 Sillage42
♥ Love / hate65
Category winners

LongevityAñoranza

SillageAñoranza

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value64
¤ Price value51
Category winnerAñoranzaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
white floral90%
green80%
floral70%
woody60%
rum50%
green100%
citrus91%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy74%
woody65%
musky56%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins
MintLimeRumBergamot
Heart2-3 hrs
Woody NotesMagnoliaWater Notes
Base4-6 hrs
White MuskAmbergris
InformationalShared notesMint and Rum. Durations are only published for Garbo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer81
Fall19
Winter19
Day100
Night56
Spring64
Summer100
Fall28
Winter25
Day100
Night45
Category winnerAñoranzaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex16
Women84
Men0
Unisex63
Women37
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,067

PerfumerGino Percontino

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#41,343

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAñoranzaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Añoranza by Phlur brings the atmosphere of a Havana night to your skin with a blend of fresh mint, white jasmine, and rum. It feels like a warm, salt-kissed evening on a busy street corner. This unisex fragrance leans into a mineral, slightly boozy profile that fits well for casual summer nights or intimate social gat…

Reviews →

Garbo by VeraLab hits cold. A sharp burst of crushed mint and sour lime floods the air immediately. The opening sting of alcohol passes within two minutes, leaving behind a fizzy cocktail profile spiked with golden rum and bitter bergamot. It smells clean and bright. As the initial citrus blast calms down, watery note…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Añoranza or Garbo?

Añoranza takes 7 of 7 categories. Añoranza is rated 4.09/5 from 35 votes; Garbo is rated 3.62/5 from 71 votes. Choose Añoranza for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Garbo for a green and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Añoranza or Garbo?

Añoranza lasts longest (Añoranza 57/100, Garbo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Añoranza or Garbo?

Añoranza projects furthest (Añoranza 47/100, Garbo 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Añoranza and Garbo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and woody accords. Common notes include Mint and Rum.

Is Añoranza or Garbo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Garbo is the stronger pick. For winter, Garbo is the stronger pick. Añoranza suits daytime wear; Garbo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Añoranza and Garbo?

Añoranza features Mariposa Lily, Jasmine, Mint, Rum and Bourbon Vetiver. Garbo has top notes of Mint, Lime, Rum and Bergamot, heart notes of Woody Notes, Magnolia and Water Notes, a base of White Musk and Ambergris.

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