Fragrance comparison

Castagna vs Homo Novus

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 97 ratings analysed

3 wins

Castagna

Tuttotondo · 2016

4.0079 votes

Rank #17,386 VanillaPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Homo Novus

Acqua di Firenze

3.7618 votes

Rank #21,505 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Castagna takes 3 of 5 categories.

Castagna
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Homo Novus
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Castagna3/5

Homo Novus2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CastagnaTuttotondo

Homo NovusAcqua di Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 35%Had 9%Want 56%

3.76/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 76%

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

45%Love

18%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

36%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityHomo Novus

SillageHomo Novus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCastagnaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery92%

woody84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

iris61%

woody100%

amber83%

earthy65%

oud48%

powdery30%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

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

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanumLiquidambarBergamot

Heart

RoseIrisGardeniaAcáciaYlang-YlangJasmineVioletCarnation

Base

SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodAmberVetiverBrandyPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesIris, Bergamot, Carnation and Guaiac Wood. 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

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex34

Women66

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

Men50

Unisex20

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,386

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2016

Reviews6

Overall rank#21,505

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

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…

Reviews →

Homo Novus by Acqua di Firenze is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Labdanum, Liquidambar and Bergamot; middle notes are Rose, Iris, Gardenia, Acácia, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Violet and Carnation; base notes are Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Amber, Vetiv…

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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 Homo Novus?

Castagna takes 3 of 5 categories. Castagna is rated 4.00/5 from 79 votes; Homo Novus is rated 3.76/5 from 18 votes. Choose Castagna for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Homo Novus for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Castagna or Homo Novus?

Homo Novus lasts longest (Homo Novus 76/100, Castagna 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Castagna or Homo Novus?

Homo Novus projects furthest (Homo Novus 74/100, Castagna 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Castagna and Homo Novus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Iris, Bergamot, Carnation and Guaiac Wood.

Is Castagna or Homo Novus better for summer or winter?

Castagna suits evening wear; Homo Novus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Castagna and Homo Novus?

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. Homo Novus has top notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Labdanum, Liquidambar and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Gardenia and Acácia, a base of Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Amber.