Fragrance comparison

Cassini vs Pontevecchio

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 482 ratings analysed

7 wins

Cassini

Oleg Cassini

4.22254 votes

Rank #2,850 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Pontevecchio

Nobile 1942

3.97228 votes

Rank #10,662 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cassini takes 7 of 7 categories.

Cassini
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Pontevecchio
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring.

Cassini7/7

Pontevecchio0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CassiniOleg Cassini

PontevecchioNobile 1942

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 254 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.97/ 5 · 228 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerCassiniRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

30%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

254 votes

34%Love

42%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

228 votes

Category winnerCassiniMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityCassini

SillageCassini

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value49

Category winnerCassiniBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

animalic84%

amber77%

musky69%

earthy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GardeniaOsmanthusIrisCorianderFreesiaOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseCarnationChrysanthemumJasmineYlang-YlangBulgarian Rose

Base

IncenseCivetOakmossLeatherAmberPatchouliMuskVetiver

Top

BergamotIncenseMandarin Orange

Heart

IrisGeraniumVirginia CedarBrazilian RosewoodJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesIris, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter96

Day53

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCassiniMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex37

Women52

Men63

Unisex30

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,850

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews51

Overall rank#10,662

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerCassiniHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cassini opens with a heavy blast of classic white florals, dominated by tuberose and gardenia, before settling into a warm, spicy base of incense and oakmoss. This is a complex, rich scent that demands cold weather and formal evenings to truly shine. Unlike modern, sugary sweet perfumes, it carries a deep animalic und…

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Pontevecchio by Nobile 1942 opens with a bright burst of bergamot and mandarin orange, paired with a smoky touch of frankincense. As the initial citrus sparkle clears, the scent shifts into a clean, starched heart where iris and geranium meet cedarwood and rosewood. Jasmine and ylang-ylang lend a soft floral lift with…

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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, Cassini or Pontevecchio?

Cassini takes 7 of 7 categories. Cassini is rated 4.22/5 from 254 votes; Pontevecchio is rated 3.97/5 from 228 votes. Choose Cassini for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Pontevecchio for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cassini or Pontevecchio?

Cassini lasts longest (Cassini 80/100, Pontevecchio 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cassini or Pontevecchio?

Cassini projects furthest (Cassini 74/100, Pontevecchio 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cassini and Pontevecchio smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy accords. Common notes include Iris, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Cassini or Pontevecchio better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cassini is the stronger pick. For winter, Cassini is the stronger pick. Cassini suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cassini and Pontevecchio?

Cassini has top notes of Gardenia, Osmanthus, Iris and Coriander, heart notes of Tuberose, Carnation, Chrysanthemum and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Civet, Oakmoss and Leather. Pontevecchio has top notes of Bergamot, Incense and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Geranium, Virginia Cedar and Brazilian Rosewood, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk.