Fragrance comparison

Classic vs Vertigo Milano

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

Classic

Thera Cosméticos

4.0519 votes

Rank #42,170 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Vertigo Milano

Ga-De

3.888 votes

Rank #46,254 LavenderAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vertigo Milano takes 3 of 4 categories.

Classic
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vertigo Milano
Choose it for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Classic1/4

Vertigo Milano3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClassicThera Cosméticos

Vertigo MilanoGa-De

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 44%Had 14%Want 42%

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 48%Had 32%Want 19%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

5%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

11%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityVertigo Milano

SillageVertigo Milano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVertigo MilanoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

green69%

floral61%

lavender100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitLavenderPetitgrainGalbanumLimePepperNutmegPineapple

Heart

CarnationSageCyclamenJasmine

Base

CedarMuskFrankincensePatchouliLabdanumAmber

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesBergamotRosemaryTangerine

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderSage

Base5-8 hrs

VanillaCedarSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Sage, Cedar and Musk. Durations are only published for Vertigo Milano, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall88

Winter69

Day100

Night75

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex19

Women6

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 34%Work 32%Date 22%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,170

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,254

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerClassicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Classic by Thera Cosméticos opens with a sharp burst of Grapefruit, Lime, and bitter Galbanum that immediately signals a green aromatic direction. The initial citrus fizz settles quickly as clean Lavender, Sage, and spicy Nutmeg take over the heart. Warmth builds slowly near the dry down, where dry Cedar, Frankincense…

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Ga-De Vertigo Milano is a relaxed aromatic cologne that bridges sharp herbal freshness with gentle gourmand warmth. The opening wakes you up with tart bergamot, sweet tangerine, and a brisk pinch of kitchen rosemary. Within minutes, clean lavender and earthy sage smooth out the edges, transforming the scent into a cla…

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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, Classic or Vertigo Milano?

Vertigo Milano takes 3 of 4 categories. Classic is rated 4.05/5 from 19 votes; Vertigo Milano is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes. Choose Classic for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vertigo Milano for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Classic or Vertigo Milano?

Vertigo Milano lasts longest (Vertigo Milano 70/100, Classic 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Classic or Vertigo Milano?

Vertigo Milano projects furthest (Vertigo Milano 66/100, Classic 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Classic and Vertigo Milano smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Sage, Cedar and Musk.

Is Classic or Vertigo Milano better for summer or winter?

Classic suits daytime wear; Vertigo Milano suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classic and Vertigo Milano?

Classic has top notes of Grapefruit, Lavender, Petitgrain and Galbanum, heart notes of Carnation, Sage, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Musk, Frankincense and Patchouli. Vertigo Milano has top notes of Citruses, Bergamot, Rosemary and Tangerine, heart notes of Lavender and Sage, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber.