Fragrance comparison

Flirt Issimo vs Perfection

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

Flirt Issimo

Luciano Soprani

3.5714 votes

Rank #59,989 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Perfection

Marks & Spencer

3.8621 votes

Rank #41,586 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Flirt Issimo
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Perfection
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Flirt Issimo2/4

Perfection2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Flirt IssimoLuciano Soprani

PerfectionMarks & Spencer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 78%

3.86/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 20%Had 39%Want 41%

Category winnerPerfectionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

43%Like

7%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

24%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityFlirt Issimo

SillageFlirt Issimo

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

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

caramel77%

floral69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantBlackberryBergamotPineappleMelon

Heart

JasmineAfrican Orange FlowerRoseLilac

Base

CaramelPralineVetiverMuskIrisSandalwoodPatchouliVirginia Cedar

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeRaspberry

Heart2 to 3 hours

JasmineRoseAfrican Orange FlowerPeach

Base3 to 5 hours

VanilleMuskAmberVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesJasmine, African Orange Flower, Rose and Musk. Durations are only published for Perfection, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night40

Spring86

Summer100

Fall86

Winter86

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,989

PerfumerBenoist Lapouza

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,586

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerPerfectionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Flirt Issimo by Luciano Soprani captures a sharp, fruity energy that settles into a cozy, caramel-infused gourmand base. Launched in 2006, this fragrance relies on a medley of black currant, blackberry, and pineapple notes to lead, followed by a warm, praline-rich dry-down. It functions best during casual spring days …

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Perfection by Marks & Spencer delivers a bright, comforting fruity floral profile with a surprisingly plush foundation. It opens with juicy mandarin orange and sweet raspberry before mellowing into a lush heart of jasmine, rose, African orange flower, and soft peach. As the fruit softens, the scent settles into a warm…

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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, Flirt Issimo or Perfection?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Flirt Issimo is rated 3.57/5 from 14 votes; Perfection is rated 3.86/5 from 21 votes. Choose Flirt Issimo for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Perfection for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Flirt Issimo or Perfection?

Flirt Issimo lasts longest (Flirt Issimo 80/100, Perfection 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flirt Issimo or Perfection?

Flirt Issimo projects furthest (Flirt Issimo 75/100, Perfection 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flirt Issimo and Perfection smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Jasmine, African Orange Flower, Rose and Musk.

Is Flirt Issimo or Perfection better for summer or winter?

Flirt Issimo suits daytime wear; Perfection suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flirt Issimo and Perfection?

Flirt Issimo has top notes of Black Currant, Blackberry, Bergamot and Pineapple, heart notes of Jasmine, African Orange Flower, Rose and Lilac, a base of Caramel, Praline, Vetiver and Musk. Perfection has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Raspberry, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, African Orange Flower and Peach, a base of Vanille, Musk, Amber and Virginia Cedar.