Fragrance comparison

Fontana Deco vs Les 4 Saisons: Ete

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 228 ratings analysed

Fontana Deco

Borsari

4.3010 votes

Rank #50,033 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Les 4 Saisons: Ete

M. Micallef

3.79218 votes

Rank #11,720 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Les 4 Saisons: Ete takes 3 of 5 categories.

Fontana Deco
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Les 4 Saisons: Ete
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Fontana Deco2/5

Les 4 Saisons: Ete3/5

Ratings & consensus: Fontana Deco
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Les 4 Saisons: Ete
Sillage & projection: Les 4 Saisons: Ete
Value for money: Fontana Deco
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Les 4 Saisons: Ete

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fontana DecoBorsari

Les 4 Saisons: EteM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 76%

3.79/ 5 · 218 votes

Have 37%Had 29%Want 34%

Category winnerFontana DecoRating 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

24%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

158 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityLes 4 Saisons: Ete

SillageLes 4 Saisons: Ete

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value50

Category winnerFontana DecoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

musky61%

citrus100%

fruity83%

white floral65%

sweet48%

fresh30%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus and sweet

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

TangerineAmalfi LemonPeach

Heart

NeroliPomegranateJasmine

Base

VanilleMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPeach, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine and Musk. 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

Spring60

Summer100

Fall19

Winter6

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex43

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,033

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,720

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerLes 4 Saisons: EteHigher 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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Les 4 Saisons: Ete by M. Micallef delivers a vibrant citrus profile that thrives in warm weather. Opening with bright tangerine and Amalfi lemon, it settles into a soft heart of neroli and jasmine. A base of vanilla and patchouli provides a subtle grounding, making it an easy, radiant choice for casual spring or summe…

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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 Les 4 Saisons: Ete?

Les 4 Saisons: Ete takes 3 of 5 categories. Fontana Deco is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes; Les 4 Saisons: Ete is rated 3.79/5 from 218 votes. Choose Fontana Deco for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Les 4 Saisons: Ete for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fontana Deco or Les 4 Saisons: Ete?

Les 4 Saisons: Ete lasts longest (Les 4 Saisons: Ete 68/100, Fontana Deco 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fontana Deco or Les 4 Saisons: Ete?

Les 4 Saisons: Ete projects furthest (Les 4 Saisons: Ete 55/100, Fontana Deco 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fontana Deco and Les 4 Saisons: Ete smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Fontana Deco or Les 4 Saisons: Ete better for summer or winter?

Fontana Deco suits daytime wear; Les 4 Saisons: Ete suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fontana Deco and Les 4 Saisons: Ete?

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. Les 4 Saisons: Ete has top notes of Tangerine, Amalfi Lemon and Peach, heart notes of Neroli, Pomegranate and Jasmine, a base of Vanille, Musk and Patchouli.