Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico vs Crucible

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

1 wins

Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico

Sikelia

3.6010 votes

Rank #57,232 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Crucible

CEVI

—0 votes

Rank #74,341 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico takes 1 of 1 categories.

Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Crucible
Choose it for a citrus and woody character.

Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico1/1

Crucible0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e BasilicoSikelia

CrucibleCEVI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 11%Had 14%Want 74%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

10%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

amber70%

white floral60%

fruity50%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MandarinOrangeBlack CurrantClementineGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

JasmineMagnolia

Base

CedarVetiverCypressAmberWhite Musk

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitGingerMandarinBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverPatchouliMagnolia

Base8-12 hrs

AmbergrisAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Crucible, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Not enough votes yet

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,232

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#74,341

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAcqua di Ortigia Clementino e BasilicoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A bright citrus aromatic that opens with mandarin, clementine, grapefruit and bergamot, sharpened by a tart black currant touch. It starts juicy and lively, then settles into a cleaner floral heart with jasmine and magnolia. As it dries down, cedar, vetiver, cypress, amber and white musk give it a woody, lightly musky…

Reviews →

Crucible by CEVI grounds sparkling citrus in heavy woods. Do not expect a fleeting cologne. The opening hits with tart grapefruit, zesty mandarin, and sharp grated ginger. Because of its extrait concentration, the spray leaves a shiny layer of perfume oils on your wrist. Within thirty minutes, green vetiver roots 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico and Crucible smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Magnolia.

Is Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico or Crucible better for summer or winter?

Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico suits daytime wear; Crucible suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico and Crucible?

Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico has top notes of Mandarin, Orange, Black Currant and Clementine, heart notes of Jasmine and Magnolia, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Cypress and Amber. Crucible has top notes of Grapefruit, Ginger, Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Patchouli and Magnolia, a base of Ambergris, Amber and Musk.