Fragrance comparison

Cento Orizzonti vs Pure Man

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 185 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cento Orizzonti

DFG1924

4.4715 votes

Rank #41,964 AnisSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Pure Man

Bruno Banani

3.78170 votes

Rank #14,934 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cento Orizzonti takes 3 of 5 categories.

Cento Orizzonti
Choose it for a anis and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pure Man
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Cento Orizzonti3/5

Pure Man2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cento OrizzontiDFG1924

Pure ManBruno Banani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 62%

3.78/ 5 · 170 votes

Have 36%Had 53%Want 11%

Category winnerCento OrizzontiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

16%Love

59%Like

11%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

170 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityCento Orizzonti

SillageCento Orizzonti

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value69

Category winnerPure ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

anis100%

soft spicy90%

warm spicy80%

woody70%

musky60%

sweet50%

woody100%

amber92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

anis61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, anis and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

AniseCardamom

Base6-8 hrs

Woody NotesAmber

Top

AniseMandarin OrangeGrapefruitBergamotCardamom

Heart

JasmineCedarCyclamen

Base

SandalwoodAmberMuskBenzoinVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Anise, Cardamom and Amber. Durations are only published for Cento Orizzonti, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter87

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 38%Casual 32%Date 19%Party 11%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,964

PerfumerRoberto Dario

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,934

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerPure ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cento Orizzonti by DFG1924 captures the dry, breezy air of northern Italian hillsides. The first spray releases a brisk splash of tart bergamot followed immediately by a sharp licorice twist of green anise. It feels crisp. Then, warm crushed cardamom steps forward to round out the spices before setting into cedar-like…

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Pure Man by Bruno Banani is a budget-friendly option launched in 2006. It combines citrus accents of mandarin orange and grapefruit with warm cardamom and dry vetiver. It is a solid pick for casual daytime wear during mild spring afternoons when you need a simple scent for running quick errands.

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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, Cento Orizzonti or Pure Man?

Cento Orizzonti takes 3 of 5 categories. Cento Orizzonti is rated 4.47/5 from 15 votes; Pure Man is rated 3.78/5 from 170 votes. Choose Cento Orizzonti for a anis and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pure Man for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cento Orizzonti or Pure Man?

Cento Orizzonti lasts longest (Cento Orizzonti 69/100, Pure Man 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cento Orizzonti or Pure Man?

Cento Orizzonti projects furthest (Cento Orizzonti 56/100, Pure Man 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cento Orizzonti and Pure Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, anis and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Anise, Cardamom and Amber.

Is Cento Orizzonti or Pure Man better for summer or winter?

Cento Orizzonti suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cento Orizzonti and Pure Man?

Cento Orizzonti has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Anise and Cardamom, a base of Woody Notes and Amber. Pure Man has top notes of Anise, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Cedar and Cyclamen, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Musk and Benzoin.