Fragrance comparison

Castagna vs Moth

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2,524 ratings analysed

Castagna

Tuttotondo · 2016

4.0079 votes

Rank #17,383 VanillaPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Moth

Zoologist Perfumes

3.832,445 votes

Rank #943 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Moth takes 4 of 7 categories.

Castagna
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Moth
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.

Castagna3/7

Moth4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CastagnaTuttotondo

MothZoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 35%Had 9%Want 56%

3.83/ 5 · 2,445 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

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

42%Love

27%Like

12%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

1,999 votes

Category winnerCastagnaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMoth

SillageMoth

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value51

Category winnerCastagnaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery92%

woody84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

iris61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

honey69%

smoky61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and warm spicy

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

CloveBlack PepperSaffronCuminNutmegCinnamonLemon

Heart

HeliotropeMimosaIrisRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

HoneySmokeAgarwood (Oud)ResinsMuskGuaiac WoodAmbergrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

InformationalShared notesIris, Heliotrope, Guaiac Wood and Musk. 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

Spring34

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMothMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex34

Women66

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

Men8

Unisex62

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,383

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2016

Reviews6

Overall rank#943

PerfumerTomoo Inaba

Launched—

Reviews423

Category winnerMothHigher 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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Zoologist Moth opens as a dense swirl of spices, dust, smoke and old-fashioned florals, then settles into honeyed rose, dry woods and incense. It feels gothic, powdery and atmospheric rather than conventionally pretty. This is a fragrance for people who enjoy mood, texture and strangeness. It wears best in cold weathe…

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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 Moth?

Moth takes 4 of 7 categories. Castagna is rated 4.00/5 from 79 votes; Moth is rated 3.83/5 from 2,445 votes. Choose Castagna for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Moth for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Castagna or Moth?

Moth lasts longest (Moth 82/100, Castagna 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Castagna or Moth?

Moth projects furthest (Moth 70/100, Castagna 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Castagna and Moth smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Iris, Heliotrope, Guaiac Wood and Musk.

Is Castagna or Moth better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Castagna and Moth?

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. Moth has top notes of Clove, Black Pepper, Saffron and Cumin, heart notes of Heliotrope, Mimosa, Iris and Rose, a base of Honey, Smoke, Agarwood (Oud) and Resins.