Cartagena vs Lobito
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lobito takes 1 of 1 categories.
CartagenaChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character.
LobitoChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cartagena0/1
Lobito1/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lobito
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CartagenaVarriale ProfumiLobitoBultacoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split—/ 5 · 0 votes
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 33%Had 33%Want 33%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hateNot enough votes yet
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
citrus69%
amber61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
marine77%
lavender69%
musky61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Calabrian bergamotBlack Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
PatchouliLavenderGeranium
Base6-8+ hrs
CedarwoodAmberelemi
Top
Aquatic notesGrapefruitLavenderCalabrian bergamotFloral NotesElemi resin
Heart
Guaiac WoodBlack PepperGeranium
Base
MuskPatchouliVetiver
InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Black Pepper, Patchouli and Lavender. Durations are only published for Cartagena, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day100
Night61
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#74,182
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#53,167
PerfumerAlain Verjus
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerLobitoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCartagena by Varriale Profumi is a direct, invigorating aromatic scent built on clean contrast. A sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot and black pepper opens the wear with immediate energy, tingling your senses before cooling down into herbal lavender and geranium. Earthy patchouli provides grounding body through the mid…
Reviews →Lobito opens with crisp Calabrian bergamot, salty marine notes, and a sharp hit of lavender. As the top notes settle, dry guaiac wood and black pepper ground the aquatic ocean breeze, while elemi resin adds a resinous warmth to the patchouli base. Built for casual weekend wear, warm spring afternoons, and post-gym err…
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.
Do Cartagena and Lobito smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Black Pepper, Patchouli and Lavender.
Is Cartagena or Lobito better for summer or winter?
Cartagena suits daytime wear; Lobito suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cartagena and Lobito?
Cartagena has top notes of Calabrian bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Cedarwood, Amber and elemi. Lobito has top notes of Aquatic notes, Grapefruit, Lavender and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Black Pepper and Geranium, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Vetiver.
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