Fragrance comparison

Exotic vs Tonstrina 17

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Exotic

Shirley May

—0 votes

Rank #66,837 AromaticWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Tonstrina 17

Pisterzi

3.888 votes

Rank #56,040 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tonstrina 17 takes 3 of 3 categories.

Exotic
Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character.
Tonstrina 17
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Exotic0/3

Tonstrina 173/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tonstrina 17
Sillage & projection: Tonstrina 17
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tonstrina 17

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ExoticShirley May

Tonstrina 17Pisterzi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 60%Want 40%

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 47%Had 0%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

38%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityTonstrina 17

SillageTonstrina 17

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

herbal61%

aromatic100%

herbal86%

fresh spicy72%

soft spicy58%

lavender44%

woody30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

CorianderLilyOrange BlossomJuniper BerriesBasilJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodMuskAmberVetiverBrazilian Rosewood

Notes

SageCorianderLavenderSandalwoodBasilThymeMandarin OrangeCarawayChamomile

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Mandarin Orange, Coriander and Basil. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer60

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,837

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,040

PerfumerJoelle Lerioux Patris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTonstrina 17Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Exotic by Shirley May starts with a sharp, cool blast of herbal lavender mixed with bergamot and sour lemon. As it settles onto the skin, the initial crispness softens, introducing a clean floral heart dominated by lily-of-the-valley and orange blossom. Basil and coriander add a dry, peppery greenness that keeps the m…

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Tonstrina 17 by Pisterzi offers a clean slice of Italian grooming history. Joelle Lerioux Patris styles this aromatic fougere with bracing notes of thyme, caraway, and chamomile. It targets modern men who seek a quiet, herbal freshness that moves away from standard blue colognes. The scent sits close to the skin, maki…

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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, Exotic or Tonstrina 17?

Tonstrina 17 lasts longest (Tonstrina 17 56/100, Exotic 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Exotic or Tonstrina 17?

Tonstrina 17 projects furthest (Tonstrina 17 45/100, Exotic 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Exotic and Tonstrina 17 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Coriander and Basil.

Is Exotic or Tonstrina 17 better for summer or winter?

Tonstrina 17 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Exotic and Tonstrina 17?

Exotic has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Coriander, Lily, Orange Blossom and Juniper Berries, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Amber and Vetiver. Tonstrina 17 features Sage, Coriander, Lavender, Sandalwood and Basil.