Decibel from PSS vs Smell of Freedom Part 2: Old Delhi Station
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Decibel from PSS takes 2 of 3 categories.
Decibel from PSSChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Smell of Freedom Part 2: Old Delhi StationChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Decibel from PSS2/3
Smell of Freedom Part 2: Old Delhi Station1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Decibel from PSS
- Sillage & projection
- Decibel from PSS
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Smell of Freedom Part 2: Old Delhi Station
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Decibel from PSSLe Jardin RetrouveSmell of Freedom Part 2: Old Delhi StationLushWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 17%Had 11%Want 72%
3.87/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 35%Had 4%Want 61%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
17%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
33%Love
40%Like
7%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDecibel from PSS
SillageDecibel from PSS
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
fresh spicy86%
aromatic72%
citrus58%
yellow floral44%
cinnamon30%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy83%
patchouli65%
woody48%
cinnamon30%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and cinnamon
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
St John's WortGeraniumCloveAmalfi LemonCinnamonPepperPaprika
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
PepperClovePatchouliGingerJasmineCinnamonSandalwood
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesClove, Cinnamon and Pepper. Durations are only published for Decibel from PSS, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night33
Spring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#61,602
PerfumerYuri Gutsatz
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#53,017
PerfumerSimon Constantine
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSmell of Freedom Part 2: Old Delhi StationHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDecibel from PSS by Le Jardin Retrouve combines bright citrus with an assertive kick of culinary spices and herbs. Yuri Gutsatz built this formula around a vibrant burst of Amalfi lemon, sharpening the citrus peel with crisp pepper and pungent clove. As the initial sharpness calms, aromatic geranium and earthy St John…
Reviews →A warm, spice-forward Lush scent built around pepper, clove, ginger and cinnamon, with patchouli and sandalwood giving it a dry, earthy base. Jasmine keeps the heart from feeling too blunt. Smell of Freedom Part 2: Old Delhi Station usually reads bold, textured and slightly eccentric rather than easygoing. It may suit…
Reviews →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, Decibel from PSS or Smell of Freedom Part 2: Old Delhi Station?
Decibel from PSS takes 2 of 3 categories. Decibel from PSS is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Smell of Freedom Part 2: Old Delhi Station is rated 3.87/5 from 15 votes. Choose Decibel from PSS for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Smell of Freedom Part 2: Old Delhi Station for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Decibel from PSS or Smell of Freedom Part 2: Old Delhi Station?
Decibel from PSS lasts longest (Decibel from PSS 80/100, Smell of Freedom Part 2: Old Delhi Station 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Decibel from PSS or Smell of Freedom Part 2: Old Delhi Station?
Decibel from PSS projects furthest (Decibel from PSS 67/100, Smell of Freedom Part 2: Old Delhi Station 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Decibel from PSS and Smell of Freedom Part 2: Old Delhi Station smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and cinnamon accords. Common notes include Clove, Cinnamon and Pepper.
Is Decibel from PSS or Smell of Freedom Part 2: Old Delhi Station better for summer or winter?
Decibel from PSS suits daytime wear; Smell of Freedom Part 2: Old Delhi Station suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Decibel from PSS and Smell of Freedom Part 2: Old Delhi Station?
Decibel from PSS features St John's Wort, Geranium, Clove, Amalfi Lemon and Cinnamon. Smell of Freedom Part 2: Old Delhi Station features Pepper, Clove, Patchouli, Ginger and Jasmine.
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