Fragrance comparison

DGAF vs Piazza Esedra

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 248 ratings analysed

2 wins

DGAF

BORNTOSTANDOUT®

3.67247 votes

Rank #8,879 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Piazza Esedra

Bottega del Profumo

5.001 votes

Rank #46,826 AquaticAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DGAF takes 2 of 3 categories.

DGAF
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Piazza Esedra
Choose it for a aquatic and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

DGAF2/3

Piazza Esedra1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DGAFBORNTOSTANDOUT®

Piazza EsedraBottega del Profumo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 247 votes

Have 29%Had 6%Want 65%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 87%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

38%Like

24%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

152 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPiazza Esedra

SillageDGAF

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus92%

woody84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

aquatic100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

lavender61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SageCitrusesVioletCalabrian bergamot

Heart

SandalwoodPepperBulgarian RoseIncense

Base

CashmeranMuskTonka BeanAmberBalsamic Notes

Top

Water NotesLavenderCitruses

Heart

VioletMarigoldSage

Base

SandalwoodAmberVetiverPetitgrainMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesSage, Citruses, Violet and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex52

Women17

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,879

PerfumerChristophe Raynaud

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#46,826

PerfumerAndrea Marcoccia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDGAFHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DGAF opens with a bright citrus and sage lift, then settles into a smooth violet, sandalwood, and musk dry down with a powdery woody feel. It wears polished and easy rather than loud. This is a clean unisex scent for someone who likes aromatic woods with a soft musky finish. It suits daily wear well, though shoppers e…

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Piazza Esedra by Bottega del Profumo, created by perfumer Andrea Marcoccia in 2010, takes a wet green approach to the traditional aromatic fougere family. The scent opens with cool water notes, crisp lavender, and bright citruses that mimic damp morning air. As the liquid warms on skin, marigold and herbal sage join a…

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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, DGAF or Piazza Esedra?

DGAF takes 2 of 3 categories. DGAF is rated 3.67/5 from 247 votes; Piazza Esedra is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose DGAF for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Piazza Esedra for a aquatic and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, DGAF or Piazza Esedra?

Piazza Esedra lasts longest (Piazza Esedra 80/100, DGAF 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DGAF or Piazza Esedra?

DGAF projects furthest (DGAF 61/100, Piazza Esedra 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DGAF and Piazza Esedra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sage, Citruses, Violet and Sandalwood.

Is DGAF or Piazza Esedra better for summer or winter?

Piazza Esedra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DGAF and Piazza Esedra?

DGAF has top notes of Sage, Citruses, Violet and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Sandalwood, Pepper, Bulgarian Rose and Incense, a base of Cashmeran, Musk, Tonka Bean and Amber. Piazza Esedra has top notes of Water Notes, Lavender and Citruses, heart notes of Violet, Marigold and Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver and Petitgrain.