Fragrance comparison

Fitnessence vs Fresco di Sicilia

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

Fitnessence

House of Matriarch

3.4427 votes

Rank #57,261 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Fresco di Sicilia

PantaRei

4.5730 votes

Rank #23,613 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fresco di Sicilia takes 5 of 8 categories.

Fitnessence
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fresco di Sicilia
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Fitnessence2/8

Fresco di Sicilia5/8

Ratings & consensus: Fresco di Sicilia
Community sentiment: Fresco di Sicilia
Longevity: Fresco di Sicilia
Sillage & projection: Fresco di Sicilia
Value for money: Fitnessence
Versatility: Fitnessence
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Fresco di Sicilia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FitnessenceHouse of Matriarch

Fresco di SiciliaPantaRei

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%

4.57/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

Category winnerFresco di SiciliaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

30%Like

4%Ok

30%Dislike

7%Hate

27 votes

67%Love

27%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerFresco di SiciliaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityFresco di Sicilia

SillageFresco di Sicilia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value82

Category winnerFitnessenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

green65%

warm spicy53%

amber42%

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

green83%

aromatic74%

musky65%

fresh56%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bay LeafShisoKhellaClovesBasilGalbanumCorianderAtlas Cedar

Heart2-4 hrs

SpruceCypressTurmericCoffeeLavenderTexas CedarBarberryGreen Tea

Base6-8+ hrs

GinkgoImmortelleYohimbeSandalwoodGingerAgarwood (Oud)OlibanumMyrrh

Top20-30 mins

LemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Green TeaBasil

Base6-8 hrs

White MuskIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night35

Spring85

Summer100

Fall23

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Category winnerFitnessenceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Casual 45%Work 36%Date 12%Party 7%

Men41

Unisex55

Women3

Casual 46%Work 31%Date 14%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,261

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,613

PerfumerAlessandro Pistoia

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerFresco di SiciliaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fitnessence by House of Matriarch delivers an invigorating blast of crushed herbs and dry evergreen forest. The first spray snaps with sharp bay leaf, peppery shiso, and pungent basil before softening into brisk spruce needles and earthy green tea. It smells like stepping into a cold cedar grove after an intense trail…

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PantaRei Fresco di Sicilia captures an authentic Mediterranean morning through crisp, sparkling citrus oils. Sharp lemon and sunny bergamot strike first, bringing a vivid flash of tart zest that wakes up your senses without smelling synthetic. Soon, savory green basil and calming green tea emerge to tame the sharp cit…

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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, Fitnessence or Fresco di Sicilia?

Fresco di Sicilia takes 5 of 8 categories. Fitnessence is rated 3.44/5 from 27 votes; Fresco di Sicilia is rated 4.57/5 from 30 votes. Choose Fitnessence for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fresco di Sicilia for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fitnessence or Fresco di Sicilia?

Fresco di Sicilia lasts longest (Fresco di Sicilia 70/100, Fitnessence 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fitnessence or Fresco di Sicilia?

Fresco di Sicilia projects furthest (Fresco di Sicilia 54/100, Fitnessence 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fitnessence and Fresco di Sicilia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Basil and Green Tea.

Is Fitnessence or Fresco di Sicilia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fresco di Sicilia is the stronger pick. For winter, Fitnessence is the stronger pick. Fitnessence suits daytime wear; Fresco di Sicilia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fitnessence and Fresco di Sicilia?

Fitnessence has top notes of Bay Leaf, Shiso, Khella and Cloves, heart notes of Spruce, Cypress, Turmeric and Coffee, a base of Ginkgo, Immortelle, Yohimbe and Sandalwood. Fresco di Sicilia has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Green Tea and Basil, a base of White Musk and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.