Fragrance comparison

Cialenga vs Mazzolari

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 357 ratings analysed

Cialenga

Balenciaga

4.22219 votes

Rank #5,102 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Mazzolari

4.04138 votes

Rank #4,290 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mazzolari takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cialenga
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.
Mazzolari
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cialenga3/7

Mazzolari4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CialengaBalenciaga

MazzolariMazzolari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 219 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 138 votes

Have 31%Had 17%Want 52%

Category winnerCialengaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

219 votes

42%Love

38%Like

6%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerCialengaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMazzolari

SillageMazzolari

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value62

Category winnerMazzolariBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

green84%

mossy77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

green100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, green and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesBlack CurrantCitruses

Heart

IrisYlang-YlangLilyCloveJasmineTincture of Rose

Base

oak mossVetyverVirginia CedarSandalwoodPatchouli

Notes

Green NotesVetyverSandalwoodIncenseSpicesCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Citruses, Vetyver and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerCialengaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex41

Women56

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,102

PerfumerJacques Jantzen

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#4,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerMazzolariHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Balenciaga Cialenga starts with a sharp blast of green notes and tart black currant. It quickly softens on the skin, showing a damp, earth-like quality. As it settles, a dry iris root emerges alongside a quiet bouquet of ylang-ylang and lily. It suits collectors who value vintage, moss-driven compositions. Wear it on …

Reviews →

Mazzolari is an old-school green woody fragrance with spicy bite, smoky warmth, and a soft sandalwood finish. Wearers often describe a strong green and clove-like opening, then a mossy, floral, slightly animalic heart that feels more vintage masculine than modern clean. It suits people who enjoy assertive green aromat…

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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, Cialenga or Mazzolari?

Mazzolari takes 4 of 7 categories. Cialenga is rated 4.22/5 from 219 votes; Mazzolari is rated 4.04/5 from 138 votes. Choose Cialenga for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Mazzolari for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cialenga or Mazzolari?

Mazzolari lasts longest (Mazzolari 86/100, Cialenga 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cialenga or Mazzolari?

Mazzolari projects furthest (Mazzolari 75/100, Cialenga 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cialenga and Mazzolari smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Citruses, Vetyver and Sandalwood.

Is Cialenga or Mazzolari better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cialenga is the stronger pick. For winter, Cialenga is the stronger pick. Mazzolari suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cialenga and Mazzolari?

Cialenga has top notes of Green Notes, Black Currant and Citruses, heart notes of Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Lily and Clove, a base of oak moss, Vetyver, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood. Mazzolari features Green Notes, Vetyver, Sandalwood, Incense and Spices.