Fragrance comparison

Decibel from PSS vs Vesuvio

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

3 wins

Decibel from PSS

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.676 votes

Rank #61,602 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Vesuvio

Kiton

5.002 votes

Rank #35,233 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Decibel from PSS takes 3 of 4 categories.

Decibel from PSS
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vesuvio
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Decibel from PSS3/4

Vesuvio1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Decibel from PSS
Sillage & projection: Decibel from PSS
Value for money: Decibel from PSS
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vesuvio

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Decibel from PSSLe Jardin Retrouve

VesuvioKiton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 17%Had 11%Want 72%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityDecibel from PSS

SillageDecibel from PSS

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value13

Category winnerDecibel from PSSBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

citrus58%

yellow floral44%

cinnamon30%

warm spicy100%

amber88%

woody77%

cinnamon65%

fresh spicy53%

balsamic42%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and cinnamon

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

St John's WortGeraniumCloveAmalfi LemonCinnamonPepperPaprika

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

AmbergrisCedarwoodCinnamonIncensePepperSpicesClove

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 season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,602

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,233

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerVesuvioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Decibel 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…

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Vesuvio by Kiton presents a bold, spicy character that captures the intensity of its volcanic namesake. Cedarwood and incense provide a firm, resinous structure, while cinnamon and pepper add a sharp, warming bite. It is a masculine fragrance that leans into dry, woody textures, making it a fitting choice for crisp au…

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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, Decibel from PSS or Vesuvio?

Decibel from PSS takes 3 of 4 categories. Decibel from PSS is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Vesuvio is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Decibel from PSS for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vesuvio for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Decibel from PSS or Vesuvio?

Decibel from PSS lasts longest (Decibel from PSS 80/100, Vesuvio 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Decibel from PSS or Vesuvio?

Decibel from PSS projects furthest (Decibel from PSS 67/100, Vesuvio 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Decibel from PSS and Vesuvio smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% 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 Vesuvio better for summer or winter?

Decibel from PSS suits daytime wear; Vesuvio suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Decibel from PSS and Vesuvio?

Decibel from PSS features St John's Wort, Geranium, Clove, Amalfi Lemon and Cinnamon. Vesuvio features Ambergris, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Incense and Pepper.