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Flirt Issimo vs The Princess of Venice

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

Updated 87 ratings analysed
Some overlap
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.

  • The Princess of Venice

    Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Flirt Issimo2/4
The Princess of Venice2/4
Ratings & consensus
The Princess of Venice
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
The Princess of Venice

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Flirt IssimoLuciano Soprani
The Princess of VeniceRomea D'Ameor
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.57/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 18%Had 4%Want 78%
3.60/ 5 · 73 votes
Have 35%Had 22%Want 43%
Category winnerThe Princess of VeniceRating 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

18%Love
51%Like
5%Ok
26%Dislike
0%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate64
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate65
Category winners

LongevityFlirt Issimo

SillageFlirt Issimo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value50
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
sweet92%
woody84%
caramel77%
floral69%
powdery61%
fruity100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
floral77%
citrus69%
fresh61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and floral

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
Top
MelonBlack CurrantClovesBrazilian OrangePineappleGrapefruit
Heart
Egyptian JasmineChampacaOrange BlossomCassis
Base
RaspberryMuskIrisSandalwoodMastic or LentisqueAmber
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Pineapple, Melon and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night40
Spring100
Summer100
Fall59
Winter12
Day100
Night14
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#56,129

PerfumerBenoist Lapouza

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,956

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerThe Princess of VeniceHigher 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 …

Reviews →

Pierre Bourdon formulated The Princess of Venice by Romea D'Ameor as a dense floral fruity composition centered on contrasts. The opening hits skin with juicy melon, tart black currant, and sharp cloves, creating a lively citrus and spice introduction. As the top notes settle, heavy Egyptian jasmine and orange blossom…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Flirt Issimo or The Princess of Venice?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Flirt Issimo is rated 3.57/5 from 14 votes; The Princess of Venice is rated 3.60/5 from 73 votes. Choose Flirt Issimo for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Princess of Venice for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Flirt Issimo or The Princess of Venice?

Flirt Issimo lasts longest (Flirt Issimo 80/100, The Princess of Venice 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flirt Issimo or The Princess of Venice?

Flirt Issimo projects furthest (Flirt Issimo 75/100, The Princess of Venice 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flirt Issimo and The Princess of Venice smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Pineapple, Melon and Jasmine.

Is Flirt Issimo or The Princess of Venice better for summer or winter?

Flirt Issimo suits daytime wear; The Princess of Venice suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flirt Issimo and The Princess of Venice?

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. The Princess of Venice has top notes of Melon, Black Currant, Cloves and Brazilian Orange, heart notes of Egyptian Jasmine, Champaca, Orange Blossom and Cassis, a base of Raspberry, Musk, Iris and Sandalwood.

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