Fragrance comparison

Approdo vs Sublicius

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

4 wins

Approdo

Profumi di Pantelleria

3.7832 votes

Rank #41,960 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Sublicius

Mauro Lorenzi Profumi

3.673 votes

Rank #58,686 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Approdo takes 4 of 4 categories.

Approdo
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sublicius
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Approdo4/4

Sublicius0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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

SubliciusMauro Lorenzi Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 38%Had 24%Want 38%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

67%Like

33%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

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityApprodo

SillageApprodo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value50

Category winnerApprodoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

green74%

citrus65%

earthy56%

woody100%

earthy92%

white floral84%

mossy77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy

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

TangerineGingerWhite PepperPink Grapefruit

Heart

GardeniaNarcissusMagnoliaAromatic SpicesDried Plum

Base

VetiverOakmossBlack AmberLabdanumPrecious Woods

InformationalShared notesTangerine, White Pepper, Magnolia and Vetiver. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex64

Women18

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,960

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#58,686

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews1

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, …

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Sublicius reads as a creamy, mossy white floral with a richer, slightly soapy texture than its bright citrus opening first suggests. Gardenia, magnolia and narcissus sit over vetiver, oakmoss and ambered woods, giving it a polished floral heart with an earthy, spicy base. It looks better suited to cooler weather and e…

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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, Approdo or Sublicius?

Approdo takes 4 of 4 categories. Approdo is rated 3.78/5 from 32 votes; Sublicius is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Approdo for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sublicius for a woody and earthy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Approdo or Sublicius?

Approdo lasts longest (Approdo 85/100, Sublicius 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Approdo or Sublicius?

Approdo projects furthest (Approdo 81/100, Sublicius 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Approdo and Sublicius smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Tangerine, White Pepper, Magnolia and Vetiver.

Is Approdo or Sublicius better for summer or winter?

Approdo suits daytime wear; Sublicius suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Approdo and Sublicius?

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. Sublicius has top notes of Tangerine, Ginger, White Pepper and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Gardenia, Narcissus, Magnolia and Aromatic Spices, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Black Amber and Labdanum.