Banho de Sorte vs Prowl
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Prowl takes 6 of 7 categories.
Banho de SorteChoose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
ProwlChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Banho de Sorte1/7
Prowl6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Prowl
- Community sentiment
- Prowl
- Longevity
- Prowl
- Sillage & projection
- Prowl
- Value for money
- Prowl
- Versatility
- Banho de Sorte
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Prowl
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Banho de SorteO BoticárioProwlAvonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.29/ 5 · 83 votes
Have 52%Had 27%Want 21%
4.22/ 5 · 178 votes
Have 13%Had 66%Want 22%
Category winnerProwlRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
27%Like
23%Ok
22%Dislike
8%Hate
83 votes
44%Love
43%Like
4%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
178 votes
Category winnerProwlMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityProwl
SillageProwl
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerProwlBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
citrus88%
woody77%
aromatic65%
mossy53%
earthy42%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
patchouli69%
powdery61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Italian LemonCardamomGingerPink PepperMandarin Orange
Heart
Clove LeafGeraniumViolet
Base
MossPatchouliVirginian CedarSandalwoodAmber
Top
CardamomMandarin Orange
Heart
GeraniumOrchidJasminePink Peony
Base
AmberPatchouliSandalwood
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Geranium 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 seasonSpring70
Summer100
Fall41
Winter14
Day100
Night27
Spring20
Summer14
Fall100
Winter83
Day95
Night100
Category winnerBanho de SorteMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#44,598
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#10,227
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerProwlHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBanho de Sorte by O Boticário opens with a bright burst of Italian lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and zesty fresh ginger. A heart of spicy pink pepper, herbal geranium, and warm clove leaf gives it an invigorating kick, while earthy moss and cedar settle smoothly in the base. It is a clean, refreshing splash designed f…
Reviews →Prowl by Avon is a floral woody musk that leans into spicy, lactonic, and amber warmth. Launched in 2000, it features a unique opening of cardamom and mandarin orange, drying down into a resinous, sandalwood-heavy base. It is a standout choice for cold, sunny afternoons when you want something intimate, spicy, and gro…
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, Banho de Sorte or Prowl?
Prowl takes 6 of 7 categories. Banho de Sorte is rated 3.29/5 from 83 votes; Prowl is rated 4.22/5 from 178 votes. Choose Banho de Sorte for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Prowl for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Banho de Sorte or Prowl?
Prowl lasts longest (Prowl 62/100, Banho de Sorte 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Banho de Sorte or Prowl?
Prowl projects furthest (Prowl 58/100, Banho de Sorte 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Banho de Sorte and Prowl smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Geranium and Patchouli.
Is Banho de Sorte or Prowl better for summer or winter?
For summer, Banho de Sorte is the stronger pick. For winter, Prowl is the stronger pick. Banho de Sorte suits daytime wear; Prowl suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Banho de Sorte and Prowl?
Banho de Sorte has top notes of Italian Lemon, Cardamom, Ginger and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Clove Leaf, Geranium and Violet, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Virginian Cedar and Sandalwood. Prowl has top notes of Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Orchid, Jasmine and Pink Peony, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Sandalwood.
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