Bentley for Men vs Pancaldi
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bentley for Men takes 4 of 7 categories.
Bentley for MenChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
PancaldiChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Bentley for Men4/7
Pancaldi3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Pancaldi
- Community sentiment
- Pancaldi
- Longevity
- Bentley for Men
- Sillage & projection
- Bentley for Men
- Value for money
- Bentley for Men
- Versatility
- Pancaldi
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bentley for Men
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bentley for MenBentleyPancaldiPancaldiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 3,982 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.32/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 41%Had 18%Want 42%
Category winnerPancaldiRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
45%Like
9%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
1,416 votes
47%Love
44%Like
4%Ok
4%Dislike
2%Hate
57 votes
Category winnerPancaldiMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBentley for Men
SillageBentley for Men
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBentley for MenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
rum77%
leather69%
cinnamon61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
warm spicy70%
leather60%
citrus50%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Bay LeafBlack PepperBergamot
Heart
RumCinnamonWoody NotesClary Sage
Base
LeatherBenzoinPatchouliCedar
Top
WormwoodJuniper BerriesBasilLemon VerbenaLemonBergamotLavenderThyme
Heart
FirCarnationClovesClary SageJasmineRoseFernCinnamon
Base
OakmossLeatherCastoreumPatchouliVetiverBenzoinSandalwoodCedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cinnamon, Clary Sage and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring53
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring56
Summer19
Fall94
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerPancaldiMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#214
PerfumerNathalie Lorson
Launched—
Reviews886
Overall rank#12,722
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerBentley for MenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBentley for Men is a bold, boozy fragrance that anchors itself in rich rum and warm leather. It is a mature, spicy scent that works best in colder months, offering a sophisticated edge for those who appreciate a substantial, long-lasting presence during formal evening events or crisp autumn days.
Reviews →Pancaldi opens with a sharp flash of wormwood, bergamot, and crisp juniper berries that quickly hooks into a dark pine forest heart. Released in 1989, this Italian powerhouse pairs bitter herbs with heavy cloves, carnation, and damp fir needles before dropping into a dense base of oakmoss, leather, and castoreum. It s…
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, Bentley for Men or Pancaldi?
Bentley for Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Bentley for Men is rated 3.94/5 from 3,982 votes; Pancaldi is rated 4.32/5 from 57 votes. Choose Bentley for Men for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Pancaldi for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Bentley for Men or Pancaldi?
Bentley for Men lasts longest (Bentley for Men 83/100, Pancaldi 78/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bentley for Men or Pancaldi?
Bentley for Men projects furthest (Bentley for Men 74/100, Pancaldi 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bentley for Men and Pancaldi smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cinnamon, Clary Sage and Leather.
Is Bentley for Men or Pancaldi better for summer or winter?
For summer, Pancaldi is the stronger pick. For winter, Bentley for Men is the stronger pick. Pancaldi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bentley for Men and Pancaldi?
Bentley for Men has top notes of Bay Leaf, Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Rum, Cinnamon, Woody Notes and Clary Sage, a base of Leather, Benzoin, Patchouli and Cedar. Pancaldi has top notes of Wormwood, Juniper Berries, Basil and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of Fir, Carnation, Cloves and Clary Sage, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Castoreum and Patchouli.
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