Fragrance comparison

Ciocomenta vs Vestibule Terror

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 84 ratings analysed

Ciocomenta

Sulmona Essenza

3.8918 votes

Rank #35,737 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Vestibule Terror

Toskovat'

3.6766 votes

Rank #8,708 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vestibule Terror takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ciocomenta
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Vestibule Terror
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ciocomenta1/5

Vestibule Terror4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CiocomentaSulmona Essenza

Vestibule TerrorToskovat'

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 30%Had 6%Want 64%

3.67/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%

Category winnerCiocomentaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

34%Love

19%Like

19%Ok

13%Dislike

16%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityVestibule Terror

SillageVestibule Terror

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value54

Category winnerVestibule TerrorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

woody84%

earthy77%

chocolate69%

warm spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy90%

sweet80%

green70%

honey60%

cacao50%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both green and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeppermintCacao

Heart

ChocolateAlmondIris

Base

Vetiver

Notes

Carolina ReaperWasabiPollenTurmericPeppermintChocolateCacao

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPeppermint, Cacao and Chocolate. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring61

Summer50

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex89

Women11

Men32

Unisex60

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,737

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#8,708

PerfumerDavid-Lev Jipa-Slivinschi

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerVestibule TerrorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ciocomenta by Sulmona Essenza is a crisp unisex fragrance launched in 2023. It opens with sharp peppermint and raw cacao before settling into a heart of almond and iris. The dry-down leans into earthy vetiver, creating a distinctive contrast between cool herbal freshness and deep chocolate notes. It is best suited for…

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Vestibule Terror by Toskovat' is an unconventional gourmand that challenges expectations with a blend of sharp wasabi, intense Carolina Reaper chili, and dark cacao. This fragrance creates an unsettling, gothic atmosphere perfect for those who enjoy challenging scents. It avoids standard sweetness, offering instead a …

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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, Ciocomenta or Vestibule Terror?

Vestibule Terror takes 4 of 5 categories. Ciocomenta is rated 3.89/5 from 18 votes; Vestibule Terror is rated 3.67/5 from 66 votes. Choose Ciocomenta for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Vestibule Terror for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ciocomenta or Vestibule Terror?

Vestibule Terror lasts longest (Vestibule Terror 84/100, Ciocomenta 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ciocomenta or Vestibule Terror?

Vestibule Terror projects furthest (Vestibule Terror 73/100, Ciocomenta 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ciocomenta and Vestibule Terror smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Peppermint, Cacao and Chocolate.

Is Ciocomenta or Vestibule Terror better for summer or winter?

Ciocomenta suits daytime wear; Vestibule Terror suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ciocomenta and Vestibule Terror?

Ciocomenta has top notes of Peppermint and Cacao, heart notes of Chocolate, Almond and Iris, a base of Vetiver. Vestibule Terror features Carolina Reaper, Wasabi, Pollen, Turmeric and Peppermint.