Fragrance comparison

Evolution vs Sardegna

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

5 wins

Evolution

Zimaya

4.1533 votes

Rank #13,512 SmokyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Sardegna

Mango

3.6010 votes

Rank #58,838 CitrusLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Evolution takes 5 of 5 categories.

Evolution
Choose it for a smoky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sardegna
Choose it for a citrus and leather character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Evolution5/5

Sardegna0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EvolutionZimaya

SardegnaMango

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 43%Had 2%Want 55%

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%

Category winnerEvolutionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

30%Like

9%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

0%Love

70%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityEvolution

SillageEvolution

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value78

Category winnerEvolutionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

amber90%

leather80%

animalic70%

oud60%

woody50%

citrus100%

leather88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

aromatic53%

animalic42%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both leather, woody and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SpicesOreganoBergamot

Heart

AmberOpoponaxLabdanum

Base

SmokeLeatherOudPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

BergamotSpices

Heart2-3 hrs

Woodsy Notes

Base4-5 hrs

LeatherAmber

InformationalShared notesSpices, Bergamot, Amber and Leather. Durations are only published for Sardegna, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer19

Fall100

Winter100

Day26

Night100

Spring100

Summer71

Fall71

Winter29

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex18

Women4

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 19%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,512

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#58,838

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEvolutionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Evolution by Zimaya opens with an intense blast of sharp oregano and tart bergamot, rapidly giving way to a dense, resinous heart of amber, opoponax, and sticky labdanum. As the scent settles onto skin, a heavy cloud of birch-like smoke emerges, wrapped in dark leather, earthy patchouli, and medicinal oud. The profile…

Reviews →

Sardegna by Mango delivers an easygoing twist on warm Mediterranean style. It opens fast. A bright blast of bergamot mixes with cracked culinary spices, cutting through the initial alcohol lift within two minutes. You will not find heavy barnyard leather here. Instead, a clean woodsy heart emerges quickly, leading int…

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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, Evolution or Sardegna?

Evolution takes 5 of 5 categories. Evolution is rated 4.15/5 from 33 votes; Sardegna is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose Evolution for a smoky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sardegna for a citrus and leather character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Evolution or Sardegna?

Evolution lasts longest (Evolution 76/100, Sardegna 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Evolution or Sardegna?

Evolution projects furthest (Evolution 64/100, Sardegna 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Evolution and Sardegna smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, woody and animalic accords. Common notes include Spices, Bergamot, Amber and Leather.

Is Evolution or Sardegna better for summer or winter?

Evolution suits evening wear; Sardegna suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Evolution and Sardegna?

Evolution has top notes of Spices, Oregano and Bergamot, heart notes of Amber, Opoponax and Labdanum, a base of Smoke, Leather, Oud and Patchouli. Sardegna has top notes of Bergamot and Spices, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, a base of Leather and Amber.