Fragrance comparison

Dusk vs Zucchero di Mandorla

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

Dusk

Mar Galliti

3.676 votes

Rank #52,689 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Zucchero di Mandorla

Sinfonia di Note

3.4214 votes

Rank #21,853 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zucchero di Mandorla takes 2 of 3 categories.

Dusk
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zucchero di Mandorla
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dusk1/3

Zucchero di Mandorla2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Zucchero di Mandorla
Sillage & projection: Dusk
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Zucchero di Mandorla

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DuskMar Galliti

Zucchero di MandorlaSinfonia di Note

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.42/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 30%Had 5%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityZucchero di Mandorla

SillageDusk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

green69%

floral61%

citrus100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

DillLime

Heart2-3 hrs

MimosaLemon BalmChamomileJasmineTulsiYlang-Ylang

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverAngelicaOakmoss

Top

LimeBergamotLemonSageRosemary

Heart

JasmineMimosaYlang-YlangNeroli

Base

VanillaPatchouliSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesLime, Mimosa, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Dusk, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Casual 43%Work 31%Date 17%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,689

PerfumerZita Gyurokovics

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#21,853

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerZucchero di MandorlaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dusk by Mar Galliti opens with an unapologetic snap of crushed garden dill and tart lime peel. It is raw and green. The first two minutes hit sharp, almost like snapping fresh vegetable stalks after rain. Soon, herbal lemon balm and soothing chamomile soften the edges, supported by honeyed mimosa petals and a touch of…

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Zucchero di Mandorla opens brighter and greener than its name suggests, with lemon, lime, bergamot, sage, and rosemary giving it a crisp aromatic lift before the florals soften the centre. The dry-down looks smoother and more comforting, with vanilla, sandalwood, patchouli, and vetiver adding sweetness, wood, and a li…

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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, Dusk or Zucchero di Mandorla?

Zucchero di Mandorla takes 2 of 3 categories. Dusk is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Zucchero di Mandorla is rated 3.42/5 from 14 votes. Choose Dusk for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zucchero di Mandorla for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dusk or Zucchero di Mandorla?

Zucchero di Mandorla lasts longest (Zucchero di Mandorla 75/100, Dusk 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dusk or Zucchero di Mandorla?

Projection is very close: Dusk 63/100, Zucchero di Mandorla 62/100 for sillage.

Do Dusk and Zucchero di Mandorla smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Mimosa, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Dusk or Zucchero di Mandorla better for summer or winter?

Dusk suits daytime wear; Zucchero di Mandorla suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dusk and Zucchero di Mandorla?

Dusk has top notes of Dill and Lime, heart notes of Mimosa, Lemon Balm, Chamomile and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Angelica and Oakmoss. Zucchero di Mandorla has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Lemon and Sage, heart notes of Jasmine, Mimosa, Ylang-Ylang and Neroli, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Vetiver.