Fragrance comparison

Classy vs Bononia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

Classy

TADHANA

4.3010 votes

Rank #36,890 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Bononia

Paglieri

5.001 votes

Rank #52,644 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Classy
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.
Bononia
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Classy2/4

Bononia2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClassyTADHANA

BononiaPaglieri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 37%Had 0%Want 63%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

50%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage94

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityBononia

SillageBononia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value0

Category winnerClassyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

floral69%

musky61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

warm spicy80%

fresh spicy70%

amber60%

citrus50%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperBergamotelemi

Heart

SandalwoodMimosa

Base

VetiverAmbretteBenzoin

Top

BergamotCardamomGingerelemi

Heart

LavenderCypriol Oil or NagarmothaBenzoin

Base

CedarVetiverSandalwoodGuaiac WoodCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, elemi, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer100

Fall57

Winter43

Day83

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,890

PerfumerShale Albao

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#52,644

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClassyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Classy by TADHANA is an airy, transparent woody fragrance launched in 2024. Featuring pink pepper and bergamot at the top, it settles into a heart of mimosa and sandalwood. This unisex scent balances soft spice with creamy woods, offering a versatile choice for daily office wear or casual outings during any season.

Reviews →

Paglieri Bononia starts with a sharp blast of cold bergamot, fresh ginger, and green cardamom. The initial sizzle settles within twenty minutes as smoky cypriol oil and calm lavender take over the mid phase. Beneath the spice, a dense foundation of cedar, guaiac wood, and cashmere wood anchors the scent with dry, pape…

Reviews →

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Fancy NightsJessica SimpsonRUNNER-UP vs

Nino Cerruti Pour FemmeCerrutiWINNER

3 people compared this today

Sweet DreamsHouse Of SillageWINNER vs

Safari ElixirAthoor Al AlamRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

PrometheuNecalliWINNER vs

Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Classy or Bononia?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Classy is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes; Bononia is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Classy for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Bononia for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Classy or Bononia?

Bononia lasts longest (Bononia 80/100, Classy 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Classy or Bononia?

Bononia projects furthest (Bononia 94/100, Classy 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Classy and Bononia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, elemi, Sandalwood and Vetiver.

Is Classy or Bononia better for summer or winter?

Classy suits evening wear; Bononia suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classy and Bononia?

Classy has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and elemi, heart notes of Sandalwood and Mimosa, a base of Vetiver, Ambrette and Benzoin. Bononia has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Ginger and elemi, heart notes of Lavender, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Benzoin, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood.