Basso vs Pebenegra
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
70%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Basso takes 3 of 4 categories.
BassoChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
PebenegraChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Basso3/4
Pebenegra1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Basso
- Sillage & projection
- Basso
- Value for money
- Pebenegra
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Basso
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BassoSospiro PerfumesPebenegraIsnardWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.34/ 5 · 715 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
4.44/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 48%Had 9%Want 43%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
24%Like
9%Ok
4%Dislike
3%Hate
715 votes
56%Love
33%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBasso
SillageBasso
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPebenegraBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic91%
fresh spicy83%
citrus74%
earthy65%
warm spicy56%
fresh spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
citrus69%
lavender61%
Scent match70%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Grapefruit
Heart2-4 hrs
CarnationMayflowerLabdanum
Base8-10 hrs
VetiverCedarOakmossBlack PepperSandalwoodGuaiac WoodNutmegPink Pepper
Top
Black PepperLavenderBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
CedarClovesElemi resinJasmineLabdanum
Base
VetiverGuaiac WoodOakmoss
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Labdanum, Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for Basso, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer99
Fall0
Winter32
Day100
Night62
Spring57
Summer43
Fall100
Winter43
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#905
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched2022
Reviews111
Overall rank#46,573
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBassoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSospiro Basso opens with an invigorating spray of bitter grapefruit zest, cutting through the air with a brisk, natural citrus punch. As the initial flash settles on your skin, a spicy floral heart of clove-like carnation and resinous labdanum smooths out the edges, preventing the blend from smelling like a basic colo…
Reviews →Pebenegra opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper and bitter bergamot, balanced by fresh lavender. As the fragrance settles, warm cloves and dry cedar resin merge with heavy labdanum. The dry-down anchors into earthy oakmoss and smoky guaiac wood. Built for crisp autumn afternoons, it delivers a raw, historic…
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, Basso or Pebenegra?
Basso takes 3 of 4 categories. Basso is rated 4.34/5 from 715 votes; Pebenegra is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Basso for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pebenegra for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Basso or Pebenegra?
Basso lasts longest (Basso 76/100, Pebenegra 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Basso or Pebenegra?
Basso projects furthest (Basso 66/100, Pebenegra 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Basso and Pebenegra smell similar?
Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Labdanum, Vetiver and Cedar.
Is Basso or Pebenegra better for summer or winter?
Basso suits daytime wear; Pebenegra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Basso and Pebenegra?
Basso has top notes of Grapefruit, heart notes of Carnation, Mayflower and Labdanum, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Oakmoss and Black Pepper. Pebenegra has top notes of Black Pepper, Lavender, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cedar, Cloves, Elemi resin and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Guaiac Wood and Oakmoss.
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