Fragrance comparison

Adagio vs Renata

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

Adagio

Music de Parfum

3.001 votes

Rank #71,908 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Renata

Ajmal

3.7020 votes

Rank #48,823 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Renata takes 2 of 3 categories.

Adagio
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Renata
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Adagio1/3

Renata2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Adagio
Sillage & projection: Renata
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Renata

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AdagioMusic de Parfum

RenataAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

3.70/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 54%Had 14%Want 32%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

25%Love

35%Like

25%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAdagio

SillageRenata

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value83

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral92%

woody84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

white floral100%

tuberose92%

musky84%

sweet77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Bitter OrangePetitgrainPink Pepper

Heart3 to 4 hours

Jasmine SambacYlang-YlangTuberoseSandalwoodLilac

Base4 to 6 hours

VanillaBenzoinMuskAmber

Top

Pink PepperYlang-YlangOrange

Heart

TuberoseOrchidJasmine Sambac

Base

MuskAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Jasmine Sambac, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Adagio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring83

Summer100

Fall83

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,908

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#48,823

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRenataHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adagio by Music de Parfum opens with a crisp snap of bitter orange, tart petitgrain, and bright pink pepper. This brisk citrus introduction quickly moves aside for a lush bouquet dominated by jasmine sambac, tuberose, ylang-ylang, and sweet lilac, anchored by smooth sandalwood. As the hours tick on, the perfume settle…

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Ajmal Renata is a white floral, tuberose-led scent with a bright, peppery citrus lift at the start. The heart leans creamy and lush, with ylang-ylang and jasmine-sambac nuances around the tuberose, then it settles into a musky amber base with a soft patchouli shadow. If you like sweet, slightly powdery florals that re…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Adagio or Renata?

Renata takes 2 of 3 categories. Adagio is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Renata is rated 3.70/5 from 20 votes. Choose Adagio for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Renata for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Adagio or Renata?

Adagio lasts longest (Adagio 80/100, Renata 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adagio or Renata?

Renata projects furthest (Renata 64/100, Adagio 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adagio and Renata smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Jasmine Sambac, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose.

Is Adagio or Renata better for summer or winter?

Adagio suits day or night wear; Renata suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adagio and Renata?

Adagio has top notes of Bitter Orange, Petitgrain and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Sandalwood, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Musk and Amber. Renata has top notes of Pink Pepper, Ylang-Ylang and Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Orchid and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Musk, Amber and Patchouli.