Di Borghese vs RV Pure
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Di Borghese takes 5 of 7 categories.
Di BorgheseChoose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
RV PureChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Di Borghese5/7
RV Pure2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Di Borghese
- Community sentiment
- Di Borghese
- Longevity
- Di Borghese
- Sillage & projection
- Di Borghese
- Value for money
- RV Pure
- Versatility
- Di Borghese
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- RV Pure
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Di BorgheseBorgheseRV PureRoberto VerinoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.55/ 5 · 53 votes
Have 23%Had 24%Want 53%
4.00/ 5 · 71 votes
Have 50%Had 20%Want 30%
Category winnerDi BorgheseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate68%Love
23%Like
6%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
53 votes
29%Love
56%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
62 votes
Category winnerDi BorgheseMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDi Borghese
SillageDi Borghese
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRV PureBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
woody92%
white floral84%
mossy77%
floral69%
powdery61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
green77%
woody69%
lavender61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both green and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GalbanumPeachGreen NotesBergamot
Heart
NarcissusHyacinthLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineClove
Base
oak mossSandalwoodMuskVirginia CedarAmberSpices
Top
Red AppleLimeGalbanumBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
BasilLavenderClary SageSeaweedJasmineClove
Base
MuskPatchouliVirginia CedarAmberoak mossSandalwood
InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Jasmine and Clove. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer44
Fall100
Winter81
Day100
Night93
Spring86
Summer100
Fall31
Winter14
Day100
Night31
Category winnerDi BorgheseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,193
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#14,921
PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer
Launched—
Reviews13
Category winnerRV PureHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDi Borghese is a classic green floral chypre with a sharp, leafy opening, a dense bouquet of white and yellow florals, and a mossy, woody base. The peach softens the start, but this usually reads crisp, dry, and distinctly vintage. It suits shoppers who enjoy structured florals, oakmoss depth, and a more assertive st…
Reviews →RV Pure is an aromatic fougere that leans heavily into crisp green notes and bright citrus. It opens with sharp red apple and lime, before settling into a herbal heart of basil, lavender, and clary sage. It is a straightforward, refreshing choice for warm summer days, perfect for casual outings or office wear where yo…
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, Di Borghese or RV Pure?
Di Borghese takes 5 of 7 categories. Di Borghese is rated 4.55/5 from 53 votes; RV Pure is rated 4.00/5 from 71 votes. Choose Di Borghese for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose RV Pure for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Di Borghese or RV Pure?
Di Borghese lasts longest (Di Borghese 83/100, RV Pure 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Di Borghese or RV Pure?
Di Borghese projects furthest (Di Borghese 68/100, RV Pure 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Di Borghese and RV Pure smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Jasmine and Clove.
Is Di Borghese or RV Pure better for summer or winter?
For summer, RV Pure is the stronger pick. For winter, Di Borghese is the stronger pick. Di Borghese suits day or night wear; RV Pure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Di Borghese and RV Pure?
Di Borghese has top notes of Galbanum, Peach, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Narcissus, Hyacinth, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Sandalwood, Musk and Virginia Cedar. RV Pure has top notes of Red Apple, Lime, Galbanum and Bergamot, heart notes of Basil, Lavender, Clary Sage and Seaweed, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and Amber.
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