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Cinque Terre vs The Palace

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

Updated 424 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cinque Terre takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Cinque Terre

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • The Palace

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cinque Terre4/7
The Palace3/7
Ratings & consensus
Cinque Terre
Community sentiment
The Palace
Longevity
The Palace
Sillage & projection
The Palace
Value for money
Cinque Terre
Versatility
Cinque Terre
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Cinque Terre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Cinque TerreMancera
The PalaceJazeel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.83/ 5 · 359 votes
Have 28%Had 4%Want 67%
3.89/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%
Category winnerCinque TerreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
41%Love
25%Like
16%Ok
13%Dislike
6%Hate

359 votes

55%Love
15%Like
9%Ok
3%Dislike
17%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerThe PalaceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity84
〰 Sillage78
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityThe Palace

SillageThe Palace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value55
¤ Price value46
Category winnerCinque TerreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
salty77%
green69%
fresh61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
earthy84%
fresh spicy77%
citrus69%
powdery61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
LemonRosemaryCardamom
Heart3 to 5 hours
Sea SaltFig LeafCedarPineAmber
Base5 to 8 hours
OakmossTonka BeanSandalwoodLabdanum
Top
Bay LeafLemonBergamotCardamomOrange Blossom
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineBulgarian RoseMarshmallow
Base
CypressOakmossOrrisVetiverLabdanumAgarwood (Oud)CedarSandalwood
InformationalShared notesLemon, Cardamom, Cedar and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Cinque Terre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring94
Summer100
Fall55
Winter18
Day100
Night48
Spring52
Summer9
Fall87
Winter100
Day22
Night100
Category winnerCinque TerreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men71
Unisex25
Women4
Men39
Unisex53
Women8
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,341

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews52

Overall rank#31,025

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCinque TerreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cinque Terre by Mancera opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon, herbal rosemary, and a dash of cardamom spice. It immediately conjures a bright coastal scene where maritime air meets steep pine-covered cliffs. As the zesty citrus softens, the scent reveals salty sea air, green fig leaf, and resinous pine needles back…

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Jazeel The Palace opens with a sharp burst of aromatic bay leaf, tart bergamot, and crushed cardamom pod. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus recedes to introduce a dense floral core of Bulgarian rose and ylang-ylang, grounded by a subtle marshmallow note that cushions the herb-heavy start. The dry down turns dry…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cinque Terre or The Palace?

Cinque Terre takes 4 of 7 categories. Cinque Terre is rated 3.83/5 from 359 votes; The Palace is rated 3.89/5 from 65 votes. Choose Cinque Terre for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Palace for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cinque Terre or The Palace?

The Palace lasts longest (The Palace 84/100, Cinque Terre 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cinque Terre or The Palace?

The Palace projects furthest (The Palace 78/100, Cinque Terre 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cinque Terre and The Palace smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Cardamom, Cedar and Oakmoss.

Is Cinque Terre or The Palace better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cinque Terre is the stronger pick. For winter, The Palace is the stronger pick. Cinque Terre suits daytime wear; The Palace suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cinque Terre and The Palace?

Cinque Terre has top notes of Lemon, Rosemary and Cardamom, heart notes of Sea Salt, Fig Leaf, Cedar and Pine, a base of Oakmoss, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Labdanum. The Palace has top notes of Bay Leaf, Lemon, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose and Marshmallow, a base of Cypress, Oakmoss, Orris and Vetiver.

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