Fragrance comparison

Casanova vs Hivernale

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 871 ratings analysed

4 wins

Casanova

Tiziana Terenzi

3.82853 votes

Rank #3,983 AmberPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Hivernale

House of Hautt

3.6118 votes

Rank #55,902 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Casanova takes 4 of 5 categories.

Casanova
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Hivernale
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Casanova4/5

Hivernale1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CasanovaTiziana Terenzi

HivernaleHouse of Hautt

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 853 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.61/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 73%Had 10%Want 17%

Category winnerCasanovaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

39%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

744 votes

28%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityCasanova

SillageCasanova

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value79

Category winnerHivernaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

powdery91%

woody83%

musky74%

sweet65%

animalic56%

woody100%

amber90%

aromatic80%

musky70%

earthy60%

soft spicy50%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Powdery NotesFig LeafOrchidBergamotJasmine

Heart

AmbergrisMyrrhLeatherCardamomPink PepperGuaiac WoodVanilla

Base

AmbroxanWhite MuskCedarAmberVetiverTonka BeanOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

Pink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

CardamomFennel

Base6-8 hrs

AmbroxanVetiverCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pink Pepper, Ambroxan and Cedar. Durations are only published for Hivernale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter61

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer86

Fall64

Winter36

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex54

Women22

Men62

Unisex38

Women0

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 21%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,983

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews54

Overall rank#55,902

PerfumerCarmita Magalhães, Gabriel Hautt

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCasanovaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Casanova opens with bergamot, fig leaf and florals, then quickly settles into a powdery amber heart with soft spice, leather and a musky woody base. On skin it usually reads smooth, elegant and slightly warm rather than loud. This suits shoppers who enjoy polished powdery ambers with a dressed-up feel. Sampling first …

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House of Hautt Hivernale delivers a cool, aromatic breeze that quickly settles into clean woods. A crisp burst of pink pepper leads the charge before spicy cardamom and herbal fennel give the heart an anise-tinged freshness. The base relies on dry cedar, earthy vetiver, and a warm wash of ambroxan to anchor the scent …

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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, Casanova or Hivernale?

Casanova takes 4 of 5 categories. Casanova is rated 3.82/5 from 853 votes; Hivernale is rated 3.61/5 from 18 votes. Choose Casanova for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Hivernale for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Casanova or Hivernale?

Casanova lasts longest (Casanova 73/100, Hivernale 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Casanova or Hivernale?

Casanova projects furthest (Casanova 66/100, Hivernale 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Casanova and Hivernale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Ambroxan and Cedar.

Is Casanova or Hivernale better for summer or winter?

Hivernale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Casanova and Hivernale?

Casanova has top notes of Powdery Notes, Fig Leaf, Orchid and Bergamot, heart notes of Ambergris, Myrrh, Leather and Cardamom, a base of Ambroxan, White Musk, Cedar and Amber. Hivernale has top notes of Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cardamom and Fennel, a base of Ambroxan, Vetiver, Cedar and Patchouli.