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Darley vs Terra di Siena

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

Updated 902 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

  • Darley

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Terra di Siena

    Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Darley3/6
Terra di Siena3/6
Ratings & consensus
Darley
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Terra di Siena
Sillage & projection
Terra di Siena
Value for money
Darley
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Terra di Siena
Fragranxe ranking
Darley

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
DarleyParfums de Marly
Terra di SienaI Profumi di Firenze
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.08/ 5 · 884 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
4.06/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 34%Had 6%Want 60%
Category winnerDarleyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
40%Love
40%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate

884 votes

44%Love
33%Like
6%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityTerra di Siena

SillageTerra di Siena

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value33
¤ Price value25
Category winnerDarleyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
lavender77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
vanilla100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
fresh spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
MintBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderCinnamonAfrican Orange FlowerRoseRosemary
Base5-8 hrs
Tonka BeanSandalwoodAmberGuaiac WoodPatchouli
Top15-30 mins
BergamotMint
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderAfrican Orange FlowerCarawayCinnamon
Base6-8+ hrs
Tonka BeanSandalwoodVirginia CedarVanille
Category winnerTerra di SienaLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer92
Fall0
Winter35
Day100
Night41
Spring43
Summer0
Fall100
Winter43
Day73
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men77
Unisex20
Women3
Work 39%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 8%
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Casual 35%Date 31%Work 22%Party 12%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,623

PerfumerFrancis Deleamont

Launched—

Reviews139

Overall rank#39,053

PerfumerGiovanni Di Massimo

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDarleyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Darley strikes an immediate balance between brisk barbershop cleanliness and creamy oriental warmth. The first spritz unleashes a sharp flash of Amalfi lemon alongside cooling garden mint and sparkling bergamot. Within minutes, that citrus bite softens into an aromatic heart of French lavender, sweet …

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Terra di Siena by I Profumi di Firenze opens with a cool burst of fresh mint and tart bergamot that quickly gives way to rustic Tuscan warmth. The heart blends aromatic lavender and soapy African orange flower with the sharp culinary bite of caraway seeds and sweet cinnamon bark. As the herbal freshness fades, the fra…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Darley or Terra di Siena?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Darley is rated 4.08/5 from 884 votes; Terra di Siena is rated 4.06/5 from 18 votes. Choose Darley for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Terra di Siena for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Darley or Terra di Siena?

They last about the same: Terra di Siena 68/100, Darley 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Darley or Terra di Siena?

Terra di Siena projects furthest (Terra di Siena 73/100, Darley 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Darley and Terra di Siena smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Lavender and Cinnamon.

Is Darley or Terra di Siena better for summer or winter?

Darley suits daytime wear; Terra di Siena suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Darley and Terra di Siena?

Darley has top notes of Mint, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, African Orange Flower and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Amber and Guaiac Wood. Terra di Siena has top notes of Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Lavender, African Orange Flower, Caraway and Cinnamon, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Vanille.

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