Fragrance comparison

Essere Gentile vs Plumlicious Casino Elixir

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

Essere Gentile

Zanini

4.6028 votes

Rank #11,145 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Plumlicious Casino Elixir

The Dua Brand

5.002 votes

Rank #42,590 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Essere Gentile
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Plumlicious Casino Elixir
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money.

Essere Gentile2/4

Plumlicious Casino Elixir2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Essere Gentile
Sillage & projection: Plumlicious Casino Elixir
Value for money: Plumlicious Casino Elixir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Essere Gentile

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Essere GentileZanini

Plumlicious Casino ElixirThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 11%Had 11%Want 78%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 65%Had 0%Want 35%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityEssere Gentile

SillagePlumlicious Casino Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPlumlicious Casino ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

fruity92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Bitter OrangeLiquidambarCedarmossGalbanumChinottoVanillaBenzoinOakmossVetiverCypressMyrtleOlive

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Black CurrantJapanese PlumImmortellePineapplePatchouliAmbergrisAmberwoodBergamotCinnamonCamelliaVanillaBenzoin

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesVanilla and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Plumlicious Casino Elixir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day42

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 36%Party 32%Casual 19%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,145

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#42,590

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEssere GentileHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Essere Gentile by Zanini balances the bitter kick of chinotto with earthy green cypress and a balsamic, warm base. The scent shifts from a bright, sharp Italian citrus opening into a deep, mossy forest floor that hugs the skin during cool autumn days.

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Plumlicious Casino Elixir by The Dua Brand brings together three famous fragrance profiles into one bold, concentrated blend. The opening hits with crisp pineapple, tart apple, and rich Japanese plum soaked in dark liquor. As the initial fruitiness settles on skin, warm saffron and toasted almond interlock with smokey…

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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, Essere Gentile or Plumlicious Casino Elixir?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Essere Gentile is rated 4.60/5 from 28 votes; Plumlicious Casino Elixir is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Essere Gentile for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Plumlicious Casino Elixir for a woody and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Essere Gentile or Plumlicious Casino Elixir?

Essere Gentile lasts longest (Essere Gentile 83/100, Plumlicious Casino Elixir 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Essere Gentile or Plumlicious Casino Elixir?

Plumlicious Casino Elixir projects furthest (Plumlicious Casino Elixir 75/100, Essere Gentile 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Essere Gentile and Plumlicious Casino Elixir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Vanilla and Benzoin.

Is Essere Gentile or Plumlicious Casino Elixir better for summer or winter?

Essere Gentile suits day or night wear; Plumlicious Casino Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Essere Gentile and Plumlicious Casino Elixir?

Essere Gentile features Bitter Orange, Liquidambar, Cedarmoss, Galbanum and Chinotto. Plumlicious Casino Elixir features Black Currant, Japanese Plum, Immortelle, Pineapple and Patchouli.