Fragrance comparison

Barbados vs Basilico Siciliano

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

4 wins

Barbados

Paolo Gigli

4.2218 votes

Rank #45,946 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Basilico Siciliano

Narcisse Taormina

3.9626 votes

Rank #44,503 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Barbados takes 4 of 5 categories.

Barbados
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Basilico Siciliano
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Barbados4/5

Basilico Siciliano1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BarbadosPaolo Gigli

Basilico SicilianoNarcisse Taormina

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 40%Had 14%Want 45%

3.96/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

Category winnerBarbadosRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

28%Like

17%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

35%Love

42%Like

12%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBarbados

SillageBarbados

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value56

Category winnerBarbadosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus83%

powdery65%

rose48%

warm spicy30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

green80%

citrus70%

woody60%

powdery50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sweet Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarSandalwoodMusk

Top

Basil LeafBergamotMintSweet Orange

Heart

VioletJasmineRose

Base

White MuskVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesSweet Orange, Rose, Violet and Cedar. Durations are only published for Barbados, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night37

Spring33

Summer100

Fall11

Winter11

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 37%Casual 33%Date 21%Party 9%

Men21

Unisex71

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,946

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,503

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBasilico SicilianoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Barbados opens with a bright splash of sweet orange that cuts through the air before melting into a soft floral heart of violet and rose. The scent quickly reveals a distinctive cosmetic powder texture. That retro cosmetic warmth never feels stuffy because dry cedar and creamy sandalwood anchor the base. I…

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Basilico Siciliano reads as a bright green citrus scent built around basil leaf, mint and bergamot, with a clean musky wood base. It opens crisp and herbal, then softens with light florals and a gentle powdery touch. This looks best for warm weather, daytime wear and anyone who likes aromatic freshness over sweetness.…

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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, Barbados or Basilico Siciliano?

Barbados takes 4 of 5 categories. Barbados is rated 4.22/5 from 18 votes; Basilico Siciliano is rated 3.96/5 from 26 votes. Choose Barbados for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Basilico Siciliano for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Barbados or Basilico Siciliano?

Barbados lasts longest (Barbados 78/100, Basilico Siciliano 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Barbados or Basilico Siciliano?

Barbados projects furthest (Barbados 75/100, Basilico Siciliano 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Barbados and Basilico Siciliano smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Sweet Orange, Rose, Violet and Cedar.

Is Barbados or Basilico Siciliano better for summer or winter?

Barbados suits daytime wear; Basilico Siciliano suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Barbados and Basilico Siciliano?

Barbados has top notes of Sweet Orange, heart notes of Rose and Violet, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood and Musk. Basilico Siciliano has top notes of Basil Leaf, Bergamot, Mint and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine and Rose, a base of White Musk, Vetiver and Cedar.