Fragrance comparison

Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) vs Nameless

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 124 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)

DSH Perfumes · 2000

4.2384 votes

Rank #18,596 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Nameless

Mark Buxton

3.4840 votes

Rank #48,857 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Nameless
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)4/7

Nameless2/7

Ratings & consensus: Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)
Community sentiment: Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Nameless
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Nameless
Note pyramid (duration): Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)
Fragranxe ranking: Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)DSH Perfumes

NamelessMark Buxton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 64%

3.48/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 24%Had 23%Want 54%

Category winnerCimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

40%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

84 votes

18%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

35%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerCimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNameless

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber90%

citrus80%

vanilla70%

fresh spicy60%

cinnamon50%

warm spicy100%

woody90%

amber80%

cinnamon70%

coffee60%

lavender50%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and cinnamon

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NutmegCardamomBitter OrangeNeroliClementineBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonSaffronCloveBeeswaxCarnationTuberoseRoseGeranium

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaOpoponaxBenzoinSandalwoodFrench labdanum

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderCardamomMandarin OrangeOrange Blossom

Heart2 to 3 hours

CinnamonCoffeeCloveJasmine

Base3 to 5 hours

CedarBenzoinWoodsy NotesAmberFrench labdanumGuaiac WoodPatchouli

Category winnerCimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)Longest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer18

Fall100

Winter91

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNamelessMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,596

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched2000

Reviews19

Overall rank#48,857

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cimabue opens with a brisk, tangy splash of bitter orange, clementine, and lemon peel dusted with fresh nutmeg. The alcohol lift vanishes within two minutes. A thick wave of cinnamon, ground clove, and earthy saffron quickly follows, anchored by a slab of raw, sticky beeswax. It smells remarkably like unbaked ginger m…

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Nameless by Mark Buxton is a woody aromatic fragrance built around a contrast between crisp freshness and cozy warmth. It opens with aromatic lavender, bright mandarin orange, zesty cardamom, and sweet orange blossom. As the initial citrus sparkle fades, the heart reveals a comforting blend of coffee, spicy cinnamon, …

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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, Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) or Nameless?

Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) takes 4 of 7 categories. Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) is rated 4.23/5 from 84 votes; Nameless is rated 3.48/5 from 40 votes. Choose Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Nameless for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) or Nameless?

They last about the same: Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) 57/100, Nameless 57/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) or Nameless?

Nameless projects furthest (Nameless 70/100, Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) and Nameless smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and cinnamon accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Clove and Benzoin.

Is Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) or Nameless better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nameless is the stronger pick. For winter, Nameless is the stronger pick. Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) suits daytime wear; Nameless suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) and Nameless?

Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) has top notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Bitter Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Cinnamon, Saffron, Clove and Beeswax, a base of Vanilla, Opoponax, Benzoin and Sandalwood. Nameless has top notes of Lavender, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Cinnamon, Coffee, Clove and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Benzoin, Woodsy Notes and Amber.