Fragrance comparison

Colonia Fiorentina vs Lima da Pérsia

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

4 wins

Colonia Fiorentina

Profumo di Firenze 1954

4.5917 votes

Rank #32,731 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Lima da Pérsia

Mahogany

3.7419 votes

Rank #57,745 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Colonia Fiorentina takes 4 of 5 categories.

Colonia Fiorentina
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lima da Pérsia
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Colonia Fiorentina4/5

Lima da Pérsia0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Colonia FiorentinaProfumo di Firenze 1954

Lima da PérsiaMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.59/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 45%Had 14%Want 41%

3.74/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 29%Had 21%Want 50%

Category winnerColonia FiorentinaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

29%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

5%Love

79%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity32

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityColonia Fiorentina

SillageColonia Fiorentina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral86%

aromatic72%

woody58%

fresh spicy44%

sweet30%

citrus100%

musky83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

white floral30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

Italian OrangeCalabrian bergamotSicilian LemonLime

Heart2 to 4 hours

Orange BlossomPetitgrainLemon VerbenaJasmine Sambac

Base3 to 6 hours

Guaiac WoodMuskMarigold

Top

Calabrian bergamotSicilian LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

HoneysuckleJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Sicilian Lemon, Guaiac Wood and Musk. Durations are only published for Colonia Fiorentina, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall27

Winter9

Day100

Night45

Spring60

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,731

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#57,745

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerColonia FiorentinaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Colonia Fiorentina by Profumo di Firenze 1954 presents a bright, traditional Italian citrus profile built for warm, effortless wear. The scent opens with a sharp splash of Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian lemon, lime, and sweet Italian orange. As the initial zest settles, an aromatic heart of orange blossom, petitgrain, l…

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Lima da Pérsia by Mahogany is a bright citrus-forward fragrance designed for daily wear. It leans heavily on Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian lemon for an immediate, crisp opening. The floral heart of honeysuckle and jasmine softens the edges, while a base of guaiac wood and musk provides a clean finish suitable for wa…

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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, Colonia Fiorentina or Lima da Pérsia?

Colonia Fiorentina takes 4 of 5 categories. Colonia Fiorentina is rated 4.59/5 from 17 votes; Lima da Pérsia is rated 3.74/5 from 19 votes. Choose Colonia Fiorentina for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lima da Pérsia for a citrus and musky character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Colonia Fiorentina or Lima da Pérsia?

Colonia Fiorentina lasts longest (Colonia Fiorentina 64/100, Lima da Pérsia 32/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Colonia Fiorentina or Lima da Pérsia?

Projection is very close: Colonia Fiorentina 57/100, Lima da Pérsia 56/100 for sillage.

Do Colonia Fiorentina and Lima da Pérsia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian Lemon, Guaiac Wood and Musk.

Is Colonia Fiorentina or Lima da Pérsia better for summer or winter?

Colonia Fiorentina suits daytime wear; Lima da Pérsia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Colonia Fiorentina and Lima da Pérsia?

Colonia Fiorentina has top notes of Italian Orange, Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Petitgrain, Lemon Verbena and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Guaiac Wood, Musk and Marigold. Lima da Pérsia has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood and Tonka Bean.