Fragrance comparison

Decimo vs Mention

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 265 ratings analysed

3 wins

Decimo

Gritti

4.00259 votes

Rank #9,595 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Mention

Nick Ricardo Collection

4.006 votes

Rank #23,090 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Decimo takes 3 of 4 categories.

Decimo
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mention
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Decimo3/4

Mention1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DecimoGritti

MentionNick Ricardo Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 259 votes

Have 37%Had 13%Want 50%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 42%Had 25%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

35%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

259 votes

17%Love

67%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDecimo

SillageDecimo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value69

Category winnerMentionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

patchouli69%

fresh spicy61%

fruity100%

woody92%

earthy84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

rose61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

BergamotBlack CurrantNeroli

Heart2 to 4 hours

BirchPatchouliRose

Base4 to 6 hours

AmbergrisMuskVanilla

Top

BergamotBlack CurrantPineappleApple

Heart

BirchPatchouliRoseMoroccan Jasmine

Base

MuskOakmossVanillaAmbergris

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Currant, Birch and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Decimo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall98

Winter57

Day100

Night74

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex19

Women3

Men0

Unisex83

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,595

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#23,090

PerfumerRoger Howell

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerDecimoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Decimo by Gritti is a crisp, woody fragrance designed around sharp fruit and dry timber. It opens with an energetic burst of tart bergamot and tangy black currant, backed by a mild touch of neroli. As the opening brightens, the core reveals smoky birch wood alongside earthy patchouli and a restrained hint of rose. The…

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Mention by Nick Ricardo Collection offers a versatile chypre profile that balances bright fruit against grounded woods. Designed for daily wear, this scent highlights notes of black currant, pineapple, and oakmoss to provide a clean and professional aura. It suits those seeking a reliable fragrance for office settings…

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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, Decimo or Mention?

Decimo takes 3 of 4 categories. Decimo is rated 4.00/5 from 259 votes; Mention is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Decimo for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mention for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Decimo or Mention?

Decimo lasts longest (Decimo 73/100, Mention 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Decimo or Mention?

Decimo projects furthest (Decimo 59/100, Mention 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Decimo and Mention smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Birch and Patchouli.

Is Decimo or Mention better for summer or winter?

Decimo suits daytime wear; Mention suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Decimo and Mention?

Decimo has top notes of Bergamot, Black Currant and Neroli, heart notes of Birch, Patchouli and Rose, a base of Ambergris, Musk and Vanilla. Mention has top notes of Bergamot, Black Currant, Pineapple and Apple, heart notes of Birch, Patchouli, Rose and Moroccan Jasmine, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Vanilla and Ambergris.