Fragrance comparison

Dolce di Giorno vs Sperone

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 714 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dolce di Giorno

Bois 1920

4.07661 votes

Rank #1,780 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Sperone

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.0653 votes

Rank #27,799 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dolce di Giorno takes 4 of 7 categories.

Dolce di Giorno
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Sperone
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dolce di Giorno4/7

Sperone3/7

Ratings & consensus: Dolce di Giorno
Community sentiment: Sperone
Longevity: Dolce di Giorno
Sillage & projection: Dolce di Giorno
Value for money: Sperone
Versatility: Sperone
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dolce di Giorno

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dolce di GiornoBois 1920

SperoneLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 661 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 36%Had 3%Want 61%

Category winnerDolce di GiornoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

370 votes

38%Love

45%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

6%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerSperoneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityDolce di Giorno

SillageDolce di Giorno

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value61

Category winnerSperoneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy90%

aromatic80%

fruity70%

cinnamon60%

fresh spicy50%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

herbal83%

woody74%

warm spicy65%

amber56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonPepperBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

PlumCardamomCypriol Oil or NagarmothaThyme

Base

CedarSandalwoodGuaiac WoodVanillaVetiverCashmere WoodPatchouliLabdanum

Top15 to 30 minutes

ThymeBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

ImmortellePepper

Base3 to 4 hours

LabdanumCedar

InformationalShared notesPepper, Bergamot, Thyme and Cedar. Durations are only published for Sperone, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer83

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night75

Category winnerSperoneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex51

Women15

Men44

Unisex53

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,780

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews68

Overall rank#27,799

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerDolce di GiornoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dolce di Giorno opens with bright grapefruit and bergamot wrapped in cinnamon and pepper, then settles into a darker mix of plum, thyme, cardamom and dry woods. It wears warm, spicy and woody rather than sweet. This is a polished unisex scent with a niche feel, best for cooler weather and evenings. If you enjoy aromat…

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Sperone by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a woody, aromatic scent built around Mediterranean herbs, warm resin, and dry woods. It opens with an energising flash of tart bergamot and dry thyme, giving immediate herbal freshness. The core quickly introduces warm pepper and the distinctive maple-like, savory-sweet profil…

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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, Dolce di Giorno or Sperone?

Dolce di Giorno takes 4 of 7 categories. Dolce di Giorno is rated 4.07/5 from 661 votes; Sperone is rated 4.06/5 from 53 votes. Choose Dolce di Giorno for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Sperone for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dolce di Giorno or Sperone?

Dolce di Giorno lasts longest (Dolce di Giorno 79/100, Sperone 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dolce di Giorno or Sperone?

Dolce di Giorno projects furthest (Dolce di Giorno 70/100, Sperone 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dolce di Giorno and Sperone smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Bergamot, Thyme and Cedar.

Is Dolce di Giorno or Sperone better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sperone is the stronger pick. For winter, Dolce di Giorno is the stronger pick. Sperone suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dolce di Giorno and Sperone?

Dolce di Giorno has top notes of Cinnamon, Pepper, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Plum, Cardamom, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Thyme, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Vanilla. Sperone has top notes of Thyme and Bergamot, heart notes of Immortelle and Pepper, a base of Labdanum and Cedar.