Fragrance comparison

Dictator vs Piccolo

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

Dictator

Zync

4.333 votes

Rank #59,489 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Piccolo

Pisello Parfum

3.0010 votes

Rank #62,121 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Dictator
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Piccolo
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dictator1/3

Piccolo1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DictatorZync

PiccoloPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 13%Want 63%

3.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 3%Had 13%Want 84%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

30%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

40%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityPiccolo

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value83

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity90%

aromatic80%

marine70%

aquatic60%

warm spicy50%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

honey84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumAppleCardamomGrapefruit

Heart

Sea waterViolet LeafLavender

Base

Guaiac WoodCedarPatchouliMusk

Top

ClovesCinnamonGingerPlumGrapefruitBergamotAppleVanilla

Heart

NutmegCardamomMintCoffeeNeroliHazelnut

Base

HoneyPepperMuskJasminePatchouliCaramelCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPlum, Apple, Cardamom and Grapefruit. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer17

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,489

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,121

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerDictatorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dictator opens with crisp grapefruit and apple, then quickly moves into a watery lavender and violet leaf heart. The plum and cardamom add a soft fruity spice, while cedar, guaiac wood, patchouli, and musk keep it clean, woody, and masculine. It reads as an aromatic aquatic with a fruitier top than usual. If you like …

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Piccolo by Pisello Parfum mixes bright grapefruit and warm cloves in a complex blend. Manuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia crafted this fragrance to transition from a citrus splash into a cozy hazelnut and honey base. It fits casual autumn days when you want a distinct, spicy scent that hugs the skin without overwhelmin…

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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, Dictator or Piccolo?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Dictator is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Piccolo is rated 3.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Dictator for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Piccolo for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dictator or Piccolo?

Piccolo lasts longest (Piccolo 68/100, Dictator 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dictator or Piccolo?

Projection is very close: Dictator 50/100, Piccolo 50/100 for sillage.

Do Dictator and Piccolo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Plum, Apple, Cardamom and Grapefruit.

Is Dictator or Piccolo better for summer or winter?

Dictator suits daytime wear; Piccolo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dictator and Piccolo?

Dictator has top notes of Plum, Apple, Cardamom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Sea water, Violet Leaf and Lavender, a base of Guaiac Wood, Cedar, Patchouli and Musk. Piccolo has top notes of Cloves, Cinnamon, Ginger and Plum, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Mint and Coffee, a base of Honey, Pepper, Musk and Jasmine.