Fenome vs Francesca
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
14%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Francesca takes 1 of 1 categories.
FenomeChoose it for a patchouli and leather character. Best in summer.
FrancescaChoose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fenome0/1
Francesca1/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Francesca
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
FenomeSensoriaFrancescaMazzolariWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 7%Had 7%Want 87%
4.53/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 63%Had 0%Want 37%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familypatchouli100%
leather92%
oud84%
balsamic77%
earthy69%
musky61%
citrus100%
vanilla90%
powdery80%
aromatic70%
amber60%
warm spicy50%
Scent match14%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitSaffronLavenderBergamotCinnamonAppleCardamom
Heart
OudTobaccoCashmeranGeraniumCedar
Base
PatchouliLeatherVanillaMuskWoody NotesVetiverSandalwoodAmber
Top
LemonBergamotGrapefruitCardamomSea Notes
Heart
HeliotropeGeraniumSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver
Base
VanillaTonka BeanAmberPowdery NotesWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Cardamom and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#59,957
PerfumerRashed Ansari
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#16,969
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews42
Category winnerFrancescaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSensoria Fenome blends warm spices with deep, earthbound textures. It starts with sharp citrus and saffron, then moves into a dry cedar and tobacco heart. The base settles into a heavy, dark blend of patchouli and leather. It offers a warm, woody experience for cool weather and evening wear.
Reviews →Francesca by Mazzolari opens with bright citrus and a salty sea breeze before turning softer, sweeter, and more powdery on skin. The vanilla, tonka, amber, and white musk give it warmth, while cardamom, geranium, vetiver, and patchouli keep the sweetness from feeling completely gourmand. It suits someone who wants a …
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Fenome or Francesca?
Francesca takes 1 of 1 categories. Fenome is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Francesca is rated 4.53/5 from 11 votes. Choose Fenome for a patchouli and leather character. Best in summer. Choose Francesca for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Do Fenome and Francesca smell similar?
Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Cardamom and Geranium.
Is Fenome or Francesca better for summer or winter?
Francesca suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fenome and Francesca?
Fenome has top notes of Grapefruit, Saffron, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Oud, Tobacco, Cashmeran and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Leather, Vanilla and Musk. Francesca has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Cardamom, heart notes of Heliotrope, Geranium, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber and Powdery Notes.
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