Fragrance comparison

Eau de Palermo vs Takedown

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

5 wins

Eau de Palermo

Exuma Parfums

3.2223 votes

Rank #58,852 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Takedown

UFC Perfumes · 2025

2.5812 votes

Rank #64,510 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Palermo takes 5 of 5 categories.

Eau de Palermo
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Takedown
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eau de Palermo5/5

Takedown0/5

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Palermo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eau de Palermo
Sillage & projection: Eau de Palermo
Value for money: Eau de Palermo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Palermo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de PalermoExuma Parfums

TakedownUFC Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.22/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 33%Had 22%Want 44%

2.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

Category winnerEau de PalermoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

35%Like

26%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

25%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

50%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate40

Category winners

LongevityEau de Palermo

SillageEau de Palermo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value35

Category winnerEau de PalermoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus88%

woody77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

herbal42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GinSweet OrangeLemonCardamomBlack CurrantPink Pepper

Heart

White WoodPetitgrainShisoMintBay Leaf

Base

MuskMossAmber

Top15-30 mins

Marine notesPetitgrainMandarin

Heart2-3 hrs

MintBlack PepperCardamomBay Leaf

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliMossMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Petitgrain, Mint and Bay Leaf. Durations are only published for Takedown, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night29

Spring29

Summer100

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Casual 46%Work 30%Party 14%Date 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,852

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,510

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2025

Reviews2

Category winnerEau de PalermoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Palermo by Exuma Parfums opens with a chilled splash of juniper-laced gin, zesty lemon, and ripe sweet orange that feels like an iced citrus drink on a hot terrace. As the initial fizzy burst settles, green herbal notes take center stage, featuring crisp shiso leaf, crushed mint, bitter petitgrain, and savory b…

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UFC Takedown opens with an aggressive splash of cold ocean water and bitter petitgrain. The first spray stings with a brief solvent lift. Within three minutes, that harsh alcohol flash burns off completely. Bright mandarin citrus emerges next, but it disappears fast. Then, crushed garden mint and cracked black pepper …

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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, Eau de Palermo or Takedown?

Eau de Palermo takes 5 of 5 categories. Eau de Palermo is rated 3.22/5 from 23 votes; Takedown is rated 2.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose Eau de Palermo for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Takedown for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Palermo or Takedown?

Eau de Palermo lasts longest (Eau de Palermo 65/100, Takedown 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Palermo or Takedown?

Eau de Palermo projects furthest (Eau de Palermo 58/100, Takedown 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Palermo and Takedown smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Petitgrain, Mint and Bay Leaf.

Is Eau de Palermo or Takedown better for summer or winter?

Eau de Palermo suits daytime wear; Takedown suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Palermo and Takedown?

Eau de Palermo has top notes of Gin, Sweet Orange, Lemon and Cardamom, heart notes of White Wood, Petitgrain, Shiso and Mint, a base of Musk, Moss and Amber. Takedown has top notes of Marine notes, Petitgrain and Mandarin, heart notes of Mint, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Bay Leaf, a base of Patchouli, Moss and Musk.