Fragrance comparison

Athenaeum vs Piccolo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 202 ratings analysed

4 wins

Athenaeum

Jorum Studio

3.95192 votes

Rank #30,410 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Piccolo

Pisello Parfum

3.0010 votes

Rank #62,828 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Athenaeum takes 4 of 5 categories.

Athenaeum
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Piccolo
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Athenaeum4/5

Piccolo1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AthenaeumJorum Studio

PiccoloPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 29%Had 8%Want 63%

3.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 3%Had 13%Want 84%

Category winnerAthenaeumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

192 votes

30%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

40%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityAthenaeum

SillageAthenaeum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value83

Category winnerPiccoloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

honey84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

patchouli61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

honey84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both honey, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BeeswaxLavenderHoneyFennelApple

Heart

HayNeroliHyacinth

Base

InkPatchouliGurjan balsamLeatherOak

Top

ClovesCinnamonGingerPlumGrapefruitBergamotAppleVanilla

Heart

NutmegCardamomMintCoffeeNeroliHazelnut

Base

HoneyPepperMuskJasminePatchouliCaramelCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesHoney, Apple, Neroli and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer60

Fall100

Winter52

Day100

Night48

Spring100

Summer17

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex80

Women6

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,410

PerfumerEuan McCall

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,828

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerAthenaeumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Athenaeum by Jorum Studio captures the scent of a dry Scottish library in mid-summer. Grounded in wild lavender and warm beeswax, it slowly settles into a paper-and-ink aroma that recalls the solitude of rural pastures and old books.

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Piccolo by Pisello Parfum mixes bright grapefruit and warm cloves in a complex blend. Manuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia crafted this fragrance to transition from a citrus splash into a cozy hazelnut and honey base. It fits casual autumn days when you want a distinct, spicy scent that hugs the skin without overwhelmin…

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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, Athenaeum or Piccolo?

Athenaeum takes 4 of 5 categories. Athenaeum is rated 3.95/5 from 192 votes; Piccolo is rated 3.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Athenaeum for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Piccolo for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Athenaeum or Piccolo?

Athenaeum lasts longest (Athenaeum 71/100, Piccolo 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Athenaeum or Piccolo?

Athenaeum projects furthest (Athenaeum 58/100, Piccolo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Athenaeum and Piccolo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share honey, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Honey, Apple, Neroli and Patchouli.

Is Athenaeum or Piccolo better for summer or winter?

Athenaeum suits daytime wear; Piccolo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Athenaeum and Piccolo?

Athenaeum has top notes of Beeswax, Lavender, Honey and Fennel, heart notes of Hay, Neroli and Hyacinth, a base of Ink, Patchouli, Gurjan balsam and Leather. Piccolo has top notes of Cloves, Cinnamon, Ginger and Plum, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Mint and Coffee, a base of Honey, Pepper, Musk and Jasmine.