Fragrance comparison

Approdo vs 9 Sophie in Sopi

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 64 ratings analysed

5 wins

Approdo

Profumi di Pantelleria

3.7832 votes

Rank #41,960 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

9 Sophie in Sopi

Made In Pigalle

3.2432 votes

Rank #47,919 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Approdo takes 5 of 5 categories.

Approdo
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
9 Sophie in Sopi
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Approdo5/5

9 Sophie in Sopi0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ApprodoProfumi di Pantelleria

9 Sophie in SopiMade In Pigalle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 38%Had 24%Want 38%

3.24/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 43%Had 33%Want 24%

Category winnerApprodoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

21%Love

26%Like

16%Ok

37%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityApprodo

SillageApprodo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value25

Category winnerApprodoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

green74%

citrus65%

earthy56%

white floral100%

citrus90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

sweet60%

aromatic50%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BasilTangerineViolet LeafSea Notes

Heart3 to 5 hours

MateWhite PepperBlack PepperMagnolia

Base8 to 12+ hours

VetiverCedarPatchouli

Top

TangerineSweet OrangePeppermintBasil

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomGeranium

Base

CedarWhite MuskPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesBasil, Tangerine, Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for Approdo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer100

Fall63

Winter38

Day100

Night63

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex64

Women18

Men50

Unisex17

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,960

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#47,919

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerApprodoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Approdo by Profumi di Pantelleria is an aromatic aquatic fragrance built around maritime freshness and dry, spicy woods. It opens with a burst of crisp sea notes, sharp basil, tangy tangerine, and green violet leaf. As the brisk marine breeze settles, the scent reveals an earthy heart of herbal mate, creamy magnolia, …

Reviews →

This bright, green-leaning citrus scent opens with a sharp burst of cold tangerine and crushed basil leaves. It quickly introduces clean jasmine before settling into a warm base of cedar and patchouli. It is an easygoing daytime option for warm spring and summer weather.

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, Approdo or 9 Sophie in Sopi?

Approdo takes 5 of 5 categories. Approdo is rated 3.78/5 from 32 votes; 9 Sophie in Sopi is rated 3.24/5 from 32 votes. Choose Approdo for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 9 Sophie in Sopi for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Approdo or 9 Sophie in Sopi?

Approdo lasts longest (Approdo 85/100, 9 Sophie in Sopi 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Approdo or 9 Sophie in Sopi?

Approdo projects furthest (Approdo 81/100, 9 Sophie in Sopi 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Approdo and 9 Sophie in Sopi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Basil, Tangerine, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Approdo or 9 Sophie in Sopi better for summer or winter?

Approdo suits daytime wear; 9 Sophie in Sopi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Approdo and 9 Sophie in Sopi?

Approdo has top notes of Basil, Tangerine, Violet Leaf and Sea Notes, heart notes of Mate, White Pepper, Black Pepper and Magnolia, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Patchouli. 9 Sophie in Sopi has top notes of Tangerine, Sweet Orange, Peppermint and Basil, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Geranium, a base of Cedar, White Musk, Patchouli and Vetiver.