Fragrance comparison

Casanova vs Racing Yellow

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 856 ratings analysed

3 wins

Casanova

Tiziana Terenzi

3.82853 votes

Rank #4,008 AmberPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Racing Yellow

Sergio Scaglietti

4.333 votes

Rank #51,236 VanillaGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Casanova takes 3 of 4 categories.

Casanova
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Racing Yellow
Choose it for a vanilla and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Casanova3/4

Racing Yellow1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Casanova
Sillage & projection: Casanova
Value for money: Racing Yellow
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

Racing YellowSergio Scaglietti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 853 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 58%Had 8%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityCasanova

SillageCasanova

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value63

Category winnerRacing YellowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

powdery91%

woody83%

musky74%

sweet65%

animalic56%

vanilla100%

green92%

ozonic84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

amber61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both amber and sweet

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

Top

Ozonic notes

Heart

Fig LeafFig

Base

VanillaMyrrh

InformationalShared notesFig Leaf, Myrrh and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter61

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex54

Women22

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,008

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews54

Overall rank#51,236

PerfumerSimone Scaglietti

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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Racing Yellow by Sergio Scaglietti presents a bright, unconventional pairing of ozonic notes and earthy fig. Launched in 2017, this scent captures the contrast of a coastal Mediterranean breeze and the sweet, resinous warmth of a traditional tart. It is a versatile choice for anyone seeking a fresh, fruit-forward comp…

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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 Racing Yellow?

Casanova takes 3 of 4 categories. Casanova is rated 3.82/5 from 853 votes; Racing Yellow is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Casanova for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Racing Yellow for a vanilla and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Casanova or Racing Yellow?

Casanova lasts longest (Casanova 73/100, Racing Yellow 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Casanova or Racing Yellow?

Casanova projects furthest (Casanova 66/100, Racing Yellow 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Casanova and Racing Yellow smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Fig Leaf, Myrrh and Vanilla.

Is Casanova or Racing Yellow better for summer or winter?

Racing Yellow suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Casanova and Racing Yellow?

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. Racing Yellow has top notes of Ozonic notes, heart notes of Fig Leaf and Fig, a base of Vanilla and Myrrh.