Fragrance comparison

But Not Today vs Palmetto

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,046 ratings analysed

6 wins

But Not Today

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2018

3.58999 votes

Rank #2,110 AromaticWoody

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Palmetto

Nomenclature

3.6047 votes

Rank #27,810 MuskyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

But Not Today takes 6 of 7 categories.

But Not Today
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Palmetto
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

But Not Today6/7

Palmetto1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

But Not TodayFilippo Sorcinelli

PalmettoNomenclature

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 999 votes

Have 26%Had 7%Want 67%

3.60/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 30%Had 8%Want 61%

Category winnerBut Not TodayRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

3%Like

12%Ok

19%Dislike

26%Hate

Share of community votes

17%Love

47%Like

19%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerPalmettoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityBut Not Today

SillageBut Not Today

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value44

Category winnerBut Not TodayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody88%

musky81%

amber68%

fresh spicy66%

powdery64%

musky100%

amber92%

green84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both musky, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ArtemisiaBergamotLavenderLemon

Heart

CalamusCascarillaRosemaryStyrax

Base

GalbanumAngelicaoak mossMuskSandalwoodResinAmber

Notes

GalbanumAngelicaSichuan PepperJasmineMuskAmbergrisFigLemon

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLemon, Galbanum, Angelica and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer33

Fall100

Winter97

Day58

Night100

Spring100

Summer63

Fall38

Winter31

Day100

Night7

Category winnerBut Not TodayMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex65

Women8

Men11

Unisex63

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,110

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2018

Reviews294

Overall rank#27,810

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBut Not TodayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

But Not Today by Filippo Sorcinelli is a fragrance for women and men. But Not Today was launched in 2018. Top notes are Artemisia, Bergamot, Lavender and Lemon; middle notes are Calamus, Cascarilla, Rosemary and Styrax; base notes are Galbanum, Angelica, oak moss, Musk, Sandalwood, Resin and Amber.

Reviews →

Palmetto opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum and crackling Sichuan pepper that mimics fresh palm leaves snapped in half. As the raw green opening settles, milky fig and quiet jasmine soften the bitter edges without turning sticky or sweet. The base lingers as a dry blend of musk nectar and light ambergris on w…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, But Not Today or Palmetto?

But Not Today takes 6 of 7 categories. But Not Today is rated 3.58/5 from 999 votes; Palmetto is rated 3.60/5 from 47 votes. Choose But Not Today for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Palmetto for a musky and amber character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, But Not Today or Palmetto?

But Not Today lasts longest (But Not Today 81/100, Palmetto 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, But Not Today or Palmetto?

But Not Today projects furthest (But Not Today 71/100, Palmetto 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do But Not Today and Palmetto smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Galbanum, Angelica and Musk.

Is But Not Today or Palmetto better for summer or winter?

For summer, Palmetto is the stronger pick. For winter, But Not Today is the stronger pick. But Not Today suits evening wear; Palmetto suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in But Not Today and Palmetto?

But Not Today has top notes of Artemisia, Bergamot, Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Calamus, Cascarilla, Rosemary and Styrax, a base of Galbanum, Angelica, oak moss and Musk. Palmetto features Galbanum, Angelica, Sichuan Pepper, Jasmine and Musk.