Fragrance comparison

Aeroplane vs Luciano Pavarotti

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 360 ratings analysed

Aeroplane

Detaille

4.06151 votes

Rank #16,263 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Luciano Pavarotti

4.36209 votes

Rank #3,092 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luciano Pavarotti takes 6 of 7 categories.

Aeroplane
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Luciano Pavarotti
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Aeroplane1/7

Luciano Pavarotti6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AeroplaneDetaille

Luciano PavarottiLuciano Pavarotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 151 votes

Have 59%Had 9%Want 33%

4.36/ 5 · 209 votes

Have 49%Had 11%Want 40%

Category winnerLuciano PavarottiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

43%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

151 votes

57%Love

33%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

145 votes

Category winnerLuciano PavarottiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityLuciano Pavarotti

SillageLuciano Pavarotti

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value66

Category winnerLuciano PavarottiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

green65%

mossy53%

earthy42%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

honey69%

sweet61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Amalfi LemonBergamotPetitgrain

Heart2-3 hrs

BasilMint

Base4-6 hrs

oak mossPatchouli

Top

Lemon VerbenaAmalfi LemonPetitgrainIvyBergamotNeroli

Heart

PatchouliCloveIrisGeraniumRoseVirginia Cedar

Base

White HoneyOpoponaxoak mossBenzoinTonka BeanAmberLeatherLiatris

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Petitgrain and oak moss. Durations are only published for Aeroplane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall52

Winter24

Day100

Night32

Spring89

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAeroplaneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women3

Work 40%Casual 35%Date 16%Party 9%

Men85

Unisex13

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,263

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#3,092

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerLuciano PavarottiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Detaille Aeroplane delivers an authentic splash of classic French perfumery built around crisp Amalfi lemon, bergamot, and petitgrain. You get an immediate burst of sour citrus rind that cuts clean through morning humidity. Within fifteen minutes, the tart opening eases into a cool green heart of fresh garden basil an…

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Luciano Pavarotti is a classic woody chypre that leans into its aromatic roots. It features a bright opening of lemon verbena and bergamot that transitions into a heart of clove, patchouli, and rose. The base relies on oakmoss and leather, grounding the scent in a traditional, mature structure that shines best during …

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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, Aeroplane or Luciano Pavarotti?

Luciano Pavarotti takes 6 of 7 categories. Aeroplane is rated 4.06/5 from 151 votes; Luciano Pavarotti is rated 4.36/5 from 209 votes. Choose Aeroplane for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Luciano Pavarotti for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Aeroplane or Luciano Pavarotti?

Luciano Pavarotti lasts longest (Luciano Pavarotti 78/100, Aeroplane 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aeroplane or Luciano Pavarotti?

Luciano Pavarotti projects furthest (Luciano Pavarotti 67/100, Aeroplane 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aeroplane and Luciano Pavarotti smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Petitgrain and oak moss.

Is Aeroplane or Luciano Pavarotti better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aeroplane is the stronger pick. For winter, Luciano Pavarotti is the stronger pick. Aeroplane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aeroplane and Luciano Pavarotti?

Aeroplane has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Basil and Mint, a base of oak moss and Patchouli. Luciano Pavarotti has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Amalfi Lemon, Petitgrain and Ivy, heart notes of Patchouli, Clove, Iris and Geranium, a base of White Honey, Opoponax, oak moss and Benzoin.