Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme vs Mon Exclusif
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
16%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme takes 3 of 5 categories.
Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano PommeChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mon ExclusifChoose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme3/5
Mon Exclusif2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme
- Sillage & projection
- Mon Exclusif
- Value for money
- Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mon Exclusif
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano PommeThe Dua BrandMon ExclusifGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%
4.36/ 5 · 883 votes
Have 32%Had 12%Want 56%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
25%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
56%Love
33%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
883 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDrowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme
SillageMon Exclusif
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDrowning in 44 Shades of Italiano PommeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
sweet84%
amber77%
fruity69%
caramel61%
sweet100%
vanilla92%
aromatic84%
almond77%
lavender69%
lactonic61%
Scent match16%Clearly different · both sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Guaiac WoodCardamomIncenseToffeeBourbon VanillaPink PepperGreen AppleBrandyCaramelBlack CurrantSandalwoodBenzoin
No top / heart / base split published
Top15 to 30 minutes
Candied AlmondMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
Solar NotesLavenderFloral Notes
Base5 to 8 hours
ToffeeButterVanillaCoumarinSaltIrisFernWhite Musk
Category winnerDrowning in 44 Shades of Italiano PommeLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall50
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring63
Summer37
Fall100
Winter90
Day100
Night74
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#42,391
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#1,600
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews118
Category winnerMon ExclusifHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDrowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme by The Dua Brand serves up a rich, dessert-style aroma centered around baked green apple, warm caramel, and smooth bourbon vanilla. Right from the first spray, you get a splash of crisp bergamot cut through with dark brandy and sweet butter toffee. As the fragrance warms up on y…
Reviews →Mon Exclusif by Guerlain presents an intriguing cross between a sweet confection and a traditional aromatic fougere. Created by Thierry Wasser and launched in 2015, the scent opens with crisp bergamot, bright mandarin orange, and a distinct hit of sugary candied almond. As the bright citrus recedes, clean lavender com…
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, Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme or Mon Exclusif?
Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme takes 3 of 5 categories. Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Mon Exclusif is rated 4.36/5 from 883 votes. Choose Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mon Exclusif for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme or Mon Exclusif?
Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme lasts longest (Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme 73/100, Mon Exclusif 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme or Mon Exclusif?
Projection is very close: Mon Exclusif 69/100, Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme 67/100 for sillage.
Do Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme and Mon Exclusif smell similar?
Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Toffee and Bourbon Vanilla.
Is Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme or Mon Exclusif better for summer or winter?
Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme suits evening wear; Mon Exclusif suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme and Mon Exclusif?
Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme features Guaiac Wood, Cardamom, Incense, Toffee and Bourbon Vanilla. Mon Exclusif has top notes of Candied Almond, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Solar Notes, Lavender and Floral Notes, a base of Toffee, Butter, Vanilla and Coumarin.
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