Fragrance comparison

Fontana Deco vs Inoui

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 137 ratings analysed

Fontana Deco

Borsari

4.3010 votes

Rank #50,033 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Inoui

Shiseido

4.54127 votes

Rank #27,214 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Inoui takes 4 of 5 categories.

Fontana Deco
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Inoui
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Fontana Deco1/5

Inoui4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fontana DecoBorsari

InouiShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 76%

4.54/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerInouiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

63%Love

31%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

127 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityInoui

SillageInoui

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value54

Category winnerFontana DecoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

mossy77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachGalbanumPalisander RosewoodBergamotLimeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseSandalwoodJasmineCinnamonBoronia

Base

MuskAmberOlibanumoak mossGuaiac WoodVanilleCivetta

Top

Green NotesJuniperAmalfi LemonPeachGalbanum

Heart

PineFreesiaThymeJasmine

Base

oak mossVirginia CedarMyrhhCivetta

InformationalShared notesPeach, Galbanum, Amalfi Lemon 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

Night75

Spring89

Summer53

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night54

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex56

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,033

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,214

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerInouiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fontana Deco is a vintage woody chypre with a bright citrus and peach opening, then a floral heart softened by sandalwood and a touch of cinnamon. As it settles, oakmoss, amber, musk and incense give it a powdery, warm, old-school feel. It may suit someone who enjoys classic feminine perfumery more than a modern fruit…

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Shiseido Inoui starts with a sharp, bitter snap of galbanum and resinous juniper that feels like stepping into a cold, damp conifer forest. This green opening carries a chilling air, which soon softens as a subtle velvet peach note begins to warm on the skin. Rather than turning sweet, the composition relies on aromat…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fontana Deco or Inoui?

Inoui takes 4 of 5 categories. Fontana Deco is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes; Inoui is rated 4.54/5 from 127 votes. Choose Fontana Deco for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Inoui for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fontana Deco or Inoui?

Inoui lasts longest (Inoui 73/100, Fontana Deco 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fontana Deco or Inoui?

Inoui projects furthest (Inoui 65/100, Fontana Deco 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fontana Deco and Inoui smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Peach, Galbanum, Amalfi Lemon and Jasmine.

Is Fontana Deco or Inoui better for summer or winter?

Fontana Deco suits daytime wear; Inoui suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fontana Deco and Inoui?

Fontana Deco has top notes of Peach, Galbanum, Palisander Rosewood and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Sandalwood and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber, Olibanum and oak moss. Inoui has top notes of Green Notes, Juniper, Amalfi Lemon and Peach, heart notes of Pine, Freesia, Thyme and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Virginia Cedar, Myrhh and Civetta.