Fragrance comparison

Barbados vs Sonnet

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

5 wins

Barbados

Paolo Gigli

4.2218 votes

Rank #45,946 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Sonnet

Parfum Satori

4.2119 votes

Rank #30,477 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Barbados takes 5 of 6 categories.

Barbados
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sonnet
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Barbados5/6

Sonnet1/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BarbadosPaolo Gigli

SonnetParfum Satori

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 40%Had 14%Want 45%

4.21/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 45%

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

42%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityBarbados

SillageBarbados

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value60

Category winnerBarbadosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus83%

powdery65%

rose48%

warm spicy30%

floral100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

soft spicy77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

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

Top15-30 mins

Yellow MandarinSweet Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

OsmanthusClary SageRoseViolet

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodBrazilian Rosewood

Category winnerBarbadosLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night37

Spring63

Summer25

Fall100

Winter13

Day100

Night27

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 20%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,946

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,477

PerfumerSatori Osawa

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSonnetHigher 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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Sonnet by Parfum Satori opens with a sparkling splash of sweet orange and yellow mandarin, smelling like chilled citrus soda poured over ripe fruit slices. As the fizzy citrus settles, golden osmanthus takes center stage, delivering a luscious apricot and peach aroma balanced by delicate powdery violet and herbal clar…

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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 Sonnet?

Barbados takes 5 of 6 categories. Barbados is rated 4.22/5 from 18 votes; Sonnet is rated 4.21/5 from 19 votes. Choose Barbados for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sonnet for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Barbados or Sonnet?

Barbados lasts longest (Barbados 78/100, Sonnet 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Barbados or Sonnet?

Barbados projects furthest (Barbados 75/100, Sonnet 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Barbados and Sonnet smell similar?

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

Is Barbados or Sonnet better for summer or winter?

Barbados suits daytime wear; Sonnet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Barbados and Sonnet?

Barbados has top notes of Sweet Orange, heart notes of Rose and Violet, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood and Musk. Sonnet has top notes of Yellow Mandarin and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Osmanthus, Clary Sage, Rose and Violet, a base of Sandalwood and Brazilian Rosewood.