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Di Borghese vs Snow Man

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

Updated 101 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Di Borghese takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Di Borghese

    Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • Snow Man

    Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Di Borghese3/5
Snow Man2/5
Ratings & consensus
Di Borghese
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Di Borghese
Sillage & projection
Di Borghese
Value for money
Snow Man
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Snow Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Di BorgheseBorghese
Snow ManBogner
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.55/ 5 · 53 votes
Have 23%Had 24%Want 53%
4.20/ 5 · 48 votes
Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%
Category winnerDi BorgheseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
68%Love
23%Like
6%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate

53 votes

64%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity83
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate89
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityDi Borghese

SillageDi Borghese

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value41
¤ Price value75
Category winnerSnow ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
woody92%
white floral84%
mossy77%
floral69%
powdery61%
aromatic100%
green91%
woody83%
fresh spicy74%
fruity65%
fresh56%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
GalbanumPeachGreen NotesBergamot
Heart
NarcissusHyacinthLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineClove
Base
oak mossSandalwoodMuskVirginia CedarAmberSpices
Top
Juniper BerriesGalbanumTangerineblack fig
Heart
CassisLily-of-the-ValleyPepperVetiverVirginia Cedar
Base
oak mossAmber
InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Lily-of-the-Valley, oak moss and Virginia Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer44
Fall100
Winter81
Day100
Night93
Spring71
Summer100
Fall43
Winter43
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men8
Unisex0
Women92
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,012

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#11,740

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerSnow ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Di 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…

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Snow Man by Bogner is a green aromatic fougere with a brisk, outdoorsy feel. It opens on juniper, galbanum and tangerine, with a slightly fruity fig touch, then settles into pepper, vetiver and cedar over a mossy amber base. It usually reads fresh, woody and masculine rather than sweet. If you enjoy crisp late 1990s t…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Di Borghese or Snow Man?

Di Borghese takes 3 of 5 categories. Di Borghese is rated 4.55/5 from 53 votes; Snow Man is rated 4.20/5 from 48 votes. Choose Di Borghese for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Snow Man for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Di Borghese or Snow Man?

Di Borghese lasts longest (Di Borghese 83/100, Snow Man 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Di Borghese or Snow Man?

Di Borghese projects furthest (Di Borghese 68/100, Snow Man 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Di Borghese and Snow Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Lily-of-the-Valley, oak moss and Virginia Cedar.

Is Di Borghese or Snow Man better for summer or winter?

Di Borghese suits day or night wear; Snow Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Di Borghese and Snow Man?

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. Snow Man has top notes of Juniper Berries, Galbanum, Tangerine and black fig, heart notes of Cassis, Lily-of-the-Valley, Pepper and Vetiver, a base of oak moss and Amber.

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