Fragrance comparison

Essere Gentile vs Summertime Mango

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

Essere Gentile

Zanini

4.6028 votes

Rank #11,145 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Summertime Mango

The Dua Brand

—0 votes

Rank #65,340 Woody

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.
Summertime Mango
Choose it for a woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money.

Essere Gentile2/4

Summertime Mango2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Essere Gentile
Sillage & projection: Summertime Mango
Value for money: Summertime Mango
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

Summertime MangoThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 11%Had 11%Want 78%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityEssere Gentile

SillageSummertime Mango

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value100

Category winnerSummertime MangoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody

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

Top

BergamotBitter OrangeCardamomGreen MandarinYeast

Heart

Vinyl GuaiacolCinnamonClary SageMyrtleTarragon

Base

BenzoinBlack AmberFrankincenseGaiac WoodLeatherPatchouliVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Vanilla, Benzoin and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, 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–

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,145

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#65,340

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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Summertime Mango reads less like a simple fruit splash and more like a woody, spiced citrus gourmand with a resinous base. The opening looks bright from bergamot, bitter orange and green mandarin, then moves into aromatic spice, dry woods and a warm vanilla, amber and leather finish. If you want a literal juicy mango …

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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 lasts longer, Essere Gentile or Summertime Mango?

Essere Gentile lasts longest (Essere Gentile 83/100, Summertime Mango 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Essere Gentile or Summertime Mango?

Summertime Mango projects furthest (Summertime Mango 75/100, Essere Gentile 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Essere Gentile and Summertime Mango smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Vanilla, Benzoin and Vetiver.

Is Essere Gentile or Summertime Mango better for summer or winter?

Essere Gentile suits day or night wear; Summertime Mango suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Essere Gentile and Summertime Mango?

Essere Gentile features Bitter Orange, Liquidambar, Cedarmoss, Galbanum and Chinotto. Summertime Mango has top notes of Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Cardamom and Green Mandarin, heart notes of Vinyl Guaiacol, Cinnamon, Clary Sage and Myrtle, a base of Benzoin, Black Amber, Frankincense and Gaiac Wood.