Barolo vs Optimistic for Him
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Barolo takes 5 of 7 categories.
BaroloChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Optimistic for HimChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Barolo5/7
Optimistic for Him2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Barolo
- Community sentiment
- Barolo
- Longevity
- Barolo
- Sillage & projection
- Barolo
- Value for money
- Barolo
- Versatility
- Optimistic for Him
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Optimistic for Him
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BaroloO BoticárioOptimistic for HimPaul SmithWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.24/ 5 · 147 votes
Have 28%Had 72%Want 0%
3.80/ 5 · 69 votes
Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%
Category winnerBaroloRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
35%Like
2%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
147 votes
25%Love
51%Like
4%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
69 votes
Category winnerBaroloMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBarolo
SillageBarolo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBaroloBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet92%
warm spicy84%
wine77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
citrus80%
herbal70%
warm spicy60%
woody50%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
black figMarmaladePepperSaffronRhuburbCarambola (Star Fruit)Mandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
Red WineMexican chocolateRed CurrantGeraniumIrisRose
Base
Virginia CedarAmberVetiverPatchouli
Top
CitrusesPepperMandarin OrangeCardamom
Heart
SageGeraniumSea Notes
Base
VetiverVirginia CedarAmber
InformationalShared notesPepper, Mandarin Orange, Geranium and Virginia Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring35
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring93
Summer100
Fall35
Winter16
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOptimistic for HimMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,907
PerfumerClement Gavarry
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#16,045
PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer
Launched—
Reviews16
Category winnerOptimistic for HimHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBarolo by O Boticário is a rich, comforting woody fragrance built around dark red wine, sweet fig jam, and warm Virginia cedar. Right after spraying, it delivers a burst of juicy black fig, tangy rhubarb, and cracked black pepper before mellowing into dark Mexican chocolate and velvety rose petals. The dry-down settle…
Reviews →Optimistic for Him opens with bright citrus, light pepper, and a clean blue freshness that reads easy, airy, and office-friendly. As it settles, sage, a slightly salty marine touch, soft vetiver, cedar, and amber keep it dry and discreet. It suits spring and summer best. Sample first if you dislike synthetic citrus or…
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.
Guided comparison
Ask about this matchup
Get a practical answer grounded in the fragrances currently selected.
Recent comparisons
Head-to-head activity from live history
Eau de BruxellesLibertin Louison Technique IndiscreteRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Private ClubJeanne ArthesWINNER
PatchouliJouriRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
al03biehl parfumkunstwerkeWINNER
Ejaazi Intensive SilverLattafa PerfumesRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Icon Racing RedAlfred DunhillWINNER
HermioneWild Drops ParfumsRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
CarbonIntelligentWINNER
Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Barolo or Optimistic for Him?
Barolo takes 5 of 7 categories. Barolo is rated 4.24/5 from 147 votes; Optimistic for Him is rated 3.80/5 from 69 votes. Choose Barolo for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Optimistic for Him for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Which lasts longer, Barolo or Optimistic for Him?
Barolo lasts longest (Barolo 74/100, Optimistic for Him 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Barolo or Optimistic for Him?
Barolo projects furthest (Barolo 67/100, Optimistic for Him 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Barolo and Optimistic for Him smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Geranium and Virginia Cedar.
Is Barolo or Optimistic for Him better for summer or winter?
For summer, Optimistic for Him is the stronger pick. For winter, Barolo is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Barolo and Optimistic for Him?
Barolo has top notes of black fig, Marmalade, Pepper and Saffron, heart notes of Red Wine, Mexican chocolate, Red Currant and Geranium, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber, Vetiver and Patchouli. Optimistic for Him has top notes of Citruses, Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of Sage, Geranium and Sea Notes, a base of Vetiver, Virginia Cedar and Amber.
Popular fragrance comparisons
The matchups people have compared most on Fragranxe.
vs
Sauvage vs Bleu de Chanel
Dior · Chanel · 36 comparisons
vs
Paco Rabanne Pour Homme Rabanne for men vs Shiyaaka Shadow
Rabanne · Khadlaj Perfumes · 30 comparisons
vs
Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Khamrah
Maison Francis Kurkdjian · Lattafa Perfumes · 21 comparisons
vs
Birth of Venus vs Brioni Eau de Parfum Intense
Argos · Brioni · 17 comparisons
vs
Supremacy Not Only Intense vs Arabians Tonka
Afnan · Montale · 14 comparisons
vs
Secret De Venus Eau de Parfum vs # What Matters is Inside - Italy
Weil · Jovoy Paris · 14 comparisons