Fragrance comparison

Cossio vs Ciao

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 29 ratings analysed

Cossio

Amzan

3.805 votes

Rank #63,991 AromaticFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Ciao

Houbigant

4.2524 votes

Rank #48,269 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ciao takes 2 of 4 categories.

Cossio
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Ciao
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cossio1/4

Ciao2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CossioAmzan

CiaoHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 31%Had 38%Want 31%

4.25/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 35%Had 17%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

50%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityCiao

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value63

Category winnerCossioBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

fruity61%

woody100%

green92%

earthy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PassionfruitCassisLemonFern

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCarnationTea Rose

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanMusk

Top15-30 mins

FruitsCuminGreen NotesLemonPalisander RosewoodBasilOsmanthus

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootRoseHyacinthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangCassis

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossLeatherSandalwoodAmberVetiverPatchouliMuskBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCassis, Lemon, Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation. Durations are only published for Ciao, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,991

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,269

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCiaoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cossio by Amzan is a bright, chypre-floral scent that shifts from tart passionfruit and cassis into a green, powdery heart of lily-of-the-valley and carnation. It offers a fresh yet grounded profile perfect for daily wear in spring. The dry-down highlights sandalwood and soft musk, creating a balanced and versatile fr…

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Houbigant Ciao launches with a sharp crack of green basil, bitter lemon, and pungent cumin. It does not apologize for its vintage power. Give it five minutes to settle past the initial alcohol lift. Soon, a rich bouquet of spicy carnation, hyacinth, and powdery orris root blooms across your skin. The sweetness is mini…

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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, Cossio or Ciao?

Ciao takes 2 of 4 categories. Cossio is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Ciao is rated 4.25/5 from 24 votes. Choose Cossio for a aromatic and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Ciao for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cossio or Ciao?

Ciao lasts longest (Ciao 93/100, Cossio 88/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cossio or Ciao?

Projection is very close: Cossio 75/100, Ciao 75/100 for sillage.

Do Cossio and Ciao smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and floral accords. Common notes include Cassis, Lemon, Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation.

Is Cossio or Ciao better for summer or winter?

Ciao suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cossio and Ciao?

Cossio has top notes of Passionfruit, Cassis, Lemon and Fern, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation and Tea Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Musk. Ciao has top notes of Fruits, Cumin, Green Notes and Lemon, heart notes of Orris Root, Rose, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Sandalwood and Amber.