Fragrance comparison

Crema Limone vs Phoenix

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 118 ratings analysed

Crema Limone

Profumi Di Polignano

4.2695 votes

Rank #17,331 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Phoenix

Maori Collection

3.8723 votes

Rank #39,490 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Phoenix takes 4 of 6 categories.

Crema Limone
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Phoenix
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Crema Limone2/6

Phoenix4/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Crema LimoneProfumi Di Polignano

PhoenixMaori Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 30%Had 6%Want 63%

3.87/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 56%Had 8%Want 36%

Category winnerCrema LimoneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

95 votes

39%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityPhoenix

SillagePhoenix

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPhoenixBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet88%

vanilla77%

caramel65%

aromatic53%

almond42%

sweet100%

vanilla92%

caramel84%

powdery77%

floral69%

rose61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and caramel

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonOrange PeelBlack Currant

Heart2 to 3 hours

VanillaAlmond Milk

Base3 to 5 hours

CaramelBrown sugar

Top30 to 45 minutes

NeroliMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

MimosaBulgarian RosePeonyBenzoinThymeMintLily-of-the-Valley

Base4 to 6 hours

CaramelVanillaBrown sugarMuskCoumarinSandalwood

Category winnerPhoenixLongest dry-down: 4 to 6 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall48

Winter26

Day100

Night22

Spring64

Summer45

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex40

Women53

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,331

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#39,490

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerCrema LimoneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Crema Limone by Profumi Di Polignano presents a bright citrus gourmand profile inspired by traditional Italian lemon desserts. The scent opens with an energetic splash of sharp lemon and tart orange peel, accented by a subtle hint of black currant. As the initial zest settles, heart notes of smooth almond milk and swe…

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Phoenix by Maori Collection is a sweet floral fruity fragrance that merges bright citrus with a rich, dessert-like dry-down. It opens with an energetic burst of lemon, grapefruit, mandarin orange, and neroli, creating a vibrant, tangy start. Soon, the scent softens into a powdery floral heart of mimosa, Bulgarian rose…

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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, Crema Limone or Phoenix?

Phoenix takes 4 of 6 categories. Crema Limone is rated 4.26/5 from 95 votes; Phoenix is rated 3.87/5 from 23 votes. Choose Crema Limone for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Phoenix for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Crema Limone or Phoenix?

Phoenix lasts longest (Phoenix 67/100, Crema Limone 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crema Limone or Phoenix?

Phoenix projects furthest (Phoenix 55/100, Crema Limone 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crema Limone and Phoenix smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and caramel accords. Common notes include Lemon, Vanilla, Caramel and Brown sugar.

Is Crema Limone or Phoenix better for summer or winter?

Crema Limone suits daytime wear; Phoenix suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crema Limone and Phoenix?

Crema Limone has top notes of Lemon, Orange Peel and Black Currant, heart notes of Vanilla and Almond Milk, a base of Caramel and Brown sugar. Phoenix has top notes of Neroli, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Mimosa, Bulgarian Rose, Peony and Benzoin, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Brown sugar and Musk.