A Reason To Love vs 72 - Smell Of The Unseen
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
EXTRAitORDINAIRE by Createur 5 D’Emotions
Rank #41,512 Warm SpicyAmber
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
72 - Smell Of The Unseen takes 2 of 3 categories.
A Reason To LoveChoose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
72 - Smell Of The UnseenChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
A Reason To Love1/3
72 - Smell Of The Unseen2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 72 - Smell Of The Unseen
- Sillage & projection
- 72 - Smell Of The Unseen
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- A Reason To Love
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
A Reason To LoveGucci72 - Smell Of The UnseenEXTRAitORDINAIRE by Createur 5 D’EmotionsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.27/ 5 · 158 votes
Have 27%Had 6%Want 67%
5.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate54%Love
28%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
158 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity72 - Smell Of The Unseen
Sillage72 - Smell Of The Unseen
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
floral88%
oud77%
amber65%
fresh53%
warm spicy42%
warm spicy100%
amber92%
fruity84%
woody77%
sweet69%
powdery61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both amber and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Damask RosePeonyCardamom
Heart3 to 5 hours
Agarwood (Oud)
Base5 to 8 hours
Tolu Balsam
Top
Black CurrantStrawberryPlumPink PepperCardamomSaffronRhubarb
Heart
CarnationHeliotropeLily-of-the-ValleyRoseHoney
Base
VanillaTolu BalsamPeru BalsamOlibanumAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodPatchouliVetiver
InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Cardamom, Agarwood (Oud) and Tolu Balsam. Durations are only published for A Reason To Love, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring51
Summer22
Fall100
Winter96
Day54
Night100
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,083
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews16
Overall rank#41,512
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerA Reason To LoveHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGucci A Reason To Love presents a smooth union of Damask rose, agarwood oud, and warm tolu balsam. Launched in 2022 as part of The Alchemist's Garden collection, this Eau de Parfum pairs fresh florals with a soft, rounded woody base. The opening combines bright damask rose and peony lifted by the aromatic spice of car…
Reviews →72 - Smell Of The Unseen by EXTRAitORDINAIRE by Createur 5 D’Emotions is a rich, dark fruity amber extrait de parfum with serious depth. It opens with a burst of ripe wild strawberry, tart plum, and crushed black currant lifted by hot pink pepper and earthy saffron. As it settles onto the skin, thick golden honey and …
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, A Reason To Love or 72 - Smell Of The Unseen?
72 - Smell Of The Unseen takes 2 of 3 categories. A Reason To Love is rated 4.27/5 from 158 votes; 72 - Smell Of The Unseen is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose A Reason To Love for a rose and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 72 - Smell Of The Unseen for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Which lasts longer, A Reason To Love or 72 - Smell Of The Unseen?
72 - Smell Of The Unseen lasts longest (72 - Smell Of The Unseen 100/100, A Reason To Love 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, A Reason To Love or 72 - Smell Of The Unseen?
72 - Smell Of The Unseen projects furthest (72 - Smell Of The Unseen 75/100, A Reason To Love 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do A Reason To Love and 72 - Smell Of The Unseen smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Cardamom, Agarwood (Oud) and Tolu Balsam.
Is A Reason To Love or 72 - Smell Of The Unseen better for summer or winter?
A Reason To Love suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A Reason To Love and 72 - Smell Of The Unseen?
A Reason To Love has top notes of Damask Rose, Peony and Cardamom, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), a base of Tolu Balsam. 72 - Smell Of The Unseen has top notes of Black Currant, Strawberry, Plum and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Carnation, Heliotrope, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Tolu Balsam, Peru Balsam and Olibanum.
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