Fragrance comparison

Buio vs Sugar Daddy

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 186 ratings analysed

5 wins

Buio

Meo Fusciuni

4.05176 votes

Rank #6,601 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Sugar Daddy

Antonio Maretti

2.6010 votes

Rank #72,839 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Buio takes 5 of 5 categories.

Buio
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Sugar Daddy
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Buio5/5

Sugar Daddy0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BuioMeo Fusciuni

Sugar DaddyAntonio Maretti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 176 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

2.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 62%Had 10%Want 29%

Category winnerBuioRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

22%Like

13%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

176 votes

0%Love

30%Like

20%Ok

30%Dislike

20%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate40

Category winners

LongevityBuio

SillageBuio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value35

Category winnerBuioBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

leather69%

musky61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic83%

citrus65%

warm spicy48%

musky30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cade oilFrankincenseCarrot Seeds

Heart

LabdanumGeraniumAmberOsmanthusMagnoliaPeony

Base

LeatherPatchouliVetiverCedarwoodMuskSandalwood

Top

Black PepperThymeLemon

Heart

PatchouliMagnoliaPeony

Base

MuskCedarwoodAmberVetiverVanilla

InformationalShared notesAmber, Magnolia, Peony and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer6

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex27

Women4

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,601

PerfumerGiuseppe Imprezzabile

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#72,839

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBuioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Buio by Meo Fusciuni hits the skin with dark cade oil, resinous frankincense, and earthy carrot seeds, creating an immediate atmospheric cloud of tarry wood smoke. As the sharp opening quietens over the first hour, labdanum resin, geranium, and soft osmanthus flowers ease the initial harshness, allowing a quiet floral…

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Sugar Daddy opens bright and sharp, with lemon, black pepper, and thyme giving it a crisp spicy lift. As it settles, patchouli, soft florals, and a musky ambered base bring more warmth. It reads as an aromatic spicy scent with a sweetened woody finish rather than a heavy gourmand style. Best for men who like fresh spi…

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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, Buio or Sugar Daddy?

Buio takes 5 of 5 categories. Buio is rated 4.05/5 from 176 votes; Sugar Daddy is rated 2.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose Buio for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Sugar Daddy for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Buio or Sugar Daddy?

Buio lasts longest (Buio 81/100, Sugar Daddy 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Buio or Sugar Daddy?

Buio projects furthest (Buio 71/100, Sugar Daddy 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Buio and Sugar Daddy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and musky accords. Common notes include Amber, Magnolia, Peony and Patchouli.

Is Buio or Sugar Daddy better for summer or winter?

Sugar Daddy suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Buio and Sugar Daddy?

Buio has top notes of Cade oil, Frankincense and Carrot Seeds, heart notes of Labdanum, Geranium, Amber and Osmanthus, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Vetiver and Cedarwood. Sugar Daddy has top notes of Black Pepper, Thyme and Lemon, heart notes of Patchouli, Magnolia and Peony, a base of Musk, Cedarwood, Amber and Vetiver.