Fragrance comparison

Castagna vs Gentle

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 135 ratings analysed

5 wins

Castagna

Tuttotondo · 2016

4.0079 votes

Rank #17,383 VanillaPowdery

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Gentle

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8956 votes

Rank #18,731 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Castagna takes 5 of 7 categories.

Castagna
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Gentle
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Castagna5/7

Gentle2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CastagnaTuttotondo

GentleBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 35%Had 9%Want 56%

3.89/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 28%Had 9%Want 64%

Category winnerCastagnaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

56%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

79 votes

23%Love

57%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

56 votes

Category winnerCastagnaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityGentle

SillageCastagna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value23

Category winnerCastagnaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery92%

woody84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

iris61%

powdery100%

woody92%

floral84%

violet77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

IrisBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

ChestnutMaple syrupHeliotropeCarnation

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaGuaiac WoodTonka BeanSandalwoodMuskVetiver

Top

BergamotGrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart

VioletMagnoliaIrisGeraniumHeliotropeHedione

Base

VetiverMuskCedarSandalwoodVanillaAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesIris, Bergamot, Heliotrope and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Castagna, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Spring100

Summer69

Fall56

Winter44

Day100

Night50

Category winnerGentleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex34

Women66

Casual 35%Date 28%Work 26%Party 12%

Men8

Unisex21

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,383

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2016

Reviews6

Overall rank#18,731

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerCastagnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tuttotondo Castagna takes an unconventional approach to the chestnut note. Instead of pouring out thick caramel syrup, it opens with cool, powdery iris alongside a brisk splash of Italian bergamot. The top freshness settles within minutes. Roasted chestnuts then step forward, glazed lightly with golden maple syrup, al…

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Gentle by Boadicea the Victorious opens with crisp bergamot and pink pepper before revealing soft violet and iris at its heart. Sandalwood and musk settle gently underneath, creating a clean, powdery finish. It wears close during spring mornings, offering an understated floral presence for quiet offices or formal lunc…

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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, Castagna or Gentle?

Castagna takes 5 of 7 categories. Castagna is rated 4.00/5 from 79 votes; Gentle is rated 3.89/5 from 56 votes. Choose Castagna for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Gentle for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Castagna or Gentle?

They last about the same: Gentle 64/100, Castagna 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Castagna or Gentle?

Castagna projects furthest (Castagna 54/100, Gentle 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Castagna and Gentle smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Iris, Bergamot, Heliotrope and Vanilla.

Is Castagna or Gentle better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gentle is the stronger pick. For winter, Castagna is the stronger pick. Castagna suits evening wear; Gentle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Castagna and Gentle?

Castagna has top notes of Iris and Bergamot, heart notes of Chestnut, Maple syrup, Heliotrope and Carnation, a base of Vanilla, Guaiac Wood, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. Gentle has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Violet, Magnolia, Iris and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood.