Fragrance comparison

Brighton Rock vs Pasticcio

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 278 ratings analysed

Brighton Rock

Miller Harris

3.6794 votes

Rank #34,461 FloralSweet

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34%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Pasticcio

Sospiro Perfumes

4.17184 votes

Rank #4,924 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pasticcio takes 5 of 7 categories.

Brighton Rock
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Pasticcio
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Brighton Rock2/7

Pasticcio5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Brighton RockMiller Harris

PasticcioSospiro Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 43%Had 16%Want 41%

4.17/ 5 · 184 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%

Category winnerPasticcioRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

50%Like

19%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

94 votes

57%Love

22%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

184 votes

Category winnerPasticcioMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityPasticcio

SillageBrighton Rock

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value36

Category winnerBrighton RockBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

salty69%

white floral61%

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

floral77%

earthy69%

green61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Blood OrangeRoseIrisGeranium

Heart

SaltMagnoliaWater LilySandalwoodLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

Sweet NotesMuskHeliotrope

Top15-30 mins

Currant budsHyacinthGreen NotesBergamotOrange BlossomNasturtiumRoseHawthorn

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootVioletLimeJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangLily

Base8-12 hrs

SandalwoodCedarMuskIrisAmberOakmossHeliotrope

InformationalShared notesRose, Iris, Sandalwood and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Pasticcio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter93

Day100

Night81

Category winnerPasticcioMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex19

Women79

Men32

Unisex50

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,461

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,924

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews36

Category winnerPasticcioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Miller Harris Brighton Rock capturing the breezy, sun-faded memory of the English seaside. It starts with a sharp splash of blood orange and fresh rose before melting into a salty, watery breeze. On skin, this saltiness collides with a sugary, powdery heliotrope that evokes sticks of rock candy and dusty boardwalks. I…

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Sospiro Pasticcio opens with an assertive flash of crisp green notes, tangy bergamot, and zesty currant buds that immediately wake up the senses. As that brisk herbal opening softens over the first half hour, a powdery heart of velvety orris root, violet petals, and creamy jasmine takes center stage. The long dry-down…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Brighton Rock or Pasticcio?

Pasticcio takes 5 of 7 categories. Brighton Rock is rated 3.67/5 from 94 votes; Pasticcio is rated 4.17/5 from 184 votes. Choose Brighton Rock for a floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Pasticcio for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Brighton Rock or Pasticcio?

Pasticcio lasts longest (Pasticcio 75/100, Brighton Rock 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Brighton Rock or Pasticcio?

Brighton Rock projects furthest (Brighton Rock 67/100, Pasticcio 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Brighton Rock and Pasticcio smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Iris, Sandalwood and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Brighton Rock or Pasticcio better for summer or winter?

For summer, Brighton Rock is the stronger pick. For winter, Pasticcio is the stronger pick. Pasticcio suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Brighton Rock and Pasticcio?

Brighton Rock has top notes of Blood Orange, Rose, Iris and Geranium, heart notes of Salt, Magnolia, Water Lily and Sandalwood, a base of Sweet Notes, Musk and Heliotrope. Pasticcio has top notes of Currant buds, Hyacinth, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, Violet, Lime and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk and Iris.