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Dammuso vs Flamboyant

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

Updated 407 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dammuso takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Dammuso

    Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Flamboyant

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Dammuso5/7
Flamboyant2/7
Ratings & consensus
Dammuso
Community sentiment
Dammuso
Longevity
Dammuso
Sillage & projection
Dammuso
Value for money
Flamboyant
Versatility
Dammuso
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Flamboyant

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
DammusoProfumi di Pantelleria
FlamboyantOriflame
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.04/ 5 · 94 votes
Have 30%Had 24%Want 46%
3.77/ 5 · 313 votes
Have 51%Had 49%Want 0%
Category winnerDammusoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
34%Love
49%Like
4%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

94 votes

25%Love
49%Like
5%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate

313 votes

Category winnerDammusoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityDammuso

SillageDammuso

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value39
¤ Price value67
Category winnerFlamboyantBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fruity91%
woody83%
aromatic74%
musky65%
fresh spicy56%
fresh spicy100%
citrus86%
warm spicy72%
aromatic58%
woody44%
powdery30%
Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
Black CurrantGrapefruitLimeAmalfi Lemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
CardamomSandalwoodVirginia CedarVetyver
Base2 to 3 hours
MuskTea
Top
OrangeAmalfi LemonGrapefruitLimeBergamot
Heart
PepperBay LeafCardamomNutmeg
Base
SandalwoodMuskoak mossVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lime, Amalfi Lemon and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Dammuso, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring58
Summer100
Fall19
Winter11
Day100
Night24
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter84
Day–
Night–
Category winnerDammusoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex58
Women42
Men86
Unisex10
Women5
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,612

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#12,282

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerFlamboyantHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dammuso by Profumi di Pantelleria is a citrus woody eau de parfum designed around Mediterranean warmth and rustic stone dwellings. Composed by perfumer Maurizio Cerizza, the scent opens with a sharp, refreshing blast of Amalfi lemon, zesty lime, and tart grapefruit, shaded by tangy black currant. As the bright citrus …

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Flamboyant by Oriflame opens with an energetic splash of Amalfi lemon, bitter grapefruit, and lime that immediately cuts through the air. Francoise Caron constructed this 2010 eau de toilette to transition rapidly from bright citrus into a heavy, aromatic heart dominated by crushed black pepper, cardamom, and bay leaf…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dammuso or Flamboyant?

Dammuso takes 5 of 7 categories. Dammuso is rated 4.04/5 from 94 votes; Flamboyant is rated 3.77/5 from 313 votes. Choose Dammuso for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Flamboyant for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Dammuso or Flamboyant?

They last about the same: Dammuso 59/100, Flamboyant 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Dammuso or Flamboyant?

Dammuso projects furthest (Dammuso 58/100, Flamboyant 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dammuso and Flamboyant smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lime, Amalfi Lemon and Cardamom.

Is Dammuso or Flamboyant better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dammuso is the stronger pick. For winter, Flamboyant is the stronger pick. Dammuso suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dammuso and Flamboyant?

Dammuso has top notes of Black Currant, Grapefruit, Lime and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Cardamom, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Vetyver, a base of Musk and Tea. Flamboyant has top notes of Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit and Lime, heart notes of Pepper, Bay Leaf, Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, oak moss and Virginia Cedar.

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