Fragrance comparison

Dreams of Tuscany, Medieval Borgo vs Giochi di Luce

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

1 wins

Dreams of Tuscany, Medieval Borgo

Beija Fine Perfumes

5.001 votes

Rank #47,916 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Giochi di Luce

Paolo Gigli

3.502 votes

Rank #61,720 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dreams of Tuscany, Medieval Borgo takes 1 of 1 categories.

Dreams of Tuscany, Medieval Borgo
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Giochi di Luce
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dreams of Tuscany, Medieval Borgo1/1

Giochi di Luce0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dreams of Tuscany, Medieval Borgo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dreams of Tuscany, Medieval BorgoBeija Fine Perfumes

Giochi di LucePaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

woody100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackcurrantBergamotClovesGrass

Heart

Fruity NotesFloral NotesYlang YlangSandalwoodGingerGrapesSage

Base

Woody NotesTonka BeanPatchouliLeather

Top15-30 mins

Woody NotesSweet NotesGrass

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliCedar

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanTobacco LeafMusk

InformationalShared notesGrass, Sandalwood, Woody Notes and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Giochi di Luce, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 32%Work 28%Casual 24%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,916

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,720

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDreams of Tuscany, Medieval BorgoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dreams of Tuscany, Medieval Borgo captures the rustic atmosphere of an old stone village. The opening combines sharp blackcurrant with fresh grass and aromatic bergamot, leading to a middle of wine-like grapes and dry sage. A quiet base of leather, tonka, and woody notes grounds the fragrance, making it a peaceful cho…

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Paolo Gigli released Giochi di Luce in 2024 as a rich exploration of contrast between brisk greenery and deep, cozy woods. The opening brings an unexpected clash of cut green grass and sweet resinous wood. Give it five minutes. Once the sharp alcohol lift evaporates, the fragrance reveals a sturdy heart of dark patcho…

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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, Dreams of Tuscany, Medieval Borgo or Giochi di Luce?

Dreams of Tuscany, Medieval Borgo takes 1 of 1 categories. Dreams of Tuscany, Medieval Borgo is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Giochi di Luce is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Dreams of Tuscany, Medieval Borgo for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Giochi di Luce for a woody and sweet character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do Dreams of Tuscany, Medieval Borgo and Giochi di Luce smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Grass, Sandalwood, Woody Notes and Tonka Bean.

Is Dreams of Tuscany, Medieval Borgo or Giochi di Luce better for summer or winter?

Dreams of Tuscany, Medieval Borgo suits evening wear; Giochi di Luce suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dreams of Tuscany, Medieval Borgo and Giochi di Luce?

Dreams of Tuscany, Medieval Borgo has top notes of Blackcurrant, Bergamot, Cloves and Grass, heart notes of Fruity Notes, Floral Notes, Ylang Ylang and Sandalwood, a base of Woody Notes, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Leather. Giochi di Luce has top notes of Woody Notes, Sweet Notes and Grass, heart notes of Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Tobacco Leaf.