Fragrance comparison

Formentera vs Pitchoune

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

Formentera

Mar de ibiza

4.758 votes

Rank #20,144 CitrusWhite Floral

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Pitchoune

Isnard

4.004 votes

Rank #55,174 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Formentera
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Pitchoune
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Formentera2/4

Pitchoune2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FormenteraMar de ibiza

PitchouneIsnard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 25%Had 13%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

88%Love

0%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFormentera

SillagePitchoune

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value58

Category winnerPitchouneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

marine84%

aromatic77%

green69%

woody61%

citrus100%

floral90%

white floral80%

fruity70%

rose60%

musky50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamotOrange BlossomTangerineGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRoseMuskHerbal NotesSeaweed

Base5-7+ hrs

AmberExotic WoodsWhite MuskSea Notes

Top

Orange BlossomLimeTangerineGrapefruit

Heart

Peach BlossomBlack CurrantRoseJasmine

Base

OakmossWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Tangerine, Grapefruit and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Formentera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Casual 41%Work 30%Date 19%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,144

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#55,174

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFormenteraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Formentera by Mar de Ibiza captures the raw, sun-drenched atmosphere of the Balearic coastline in a single bottle. The scent opens with a lively splash of fresh lemon, tart grapefruit, and sunlit bergamot that immediately cuts through warm air. Within ten minutes, lush orange blossom and green herbal notes rise up, ba…

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Pitchoune by Isnard opens with a bright burst of tangerine, lime, and tart grapefruit before settling into a sweet orange blossom heart. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, peach blossom and black currant add a subtle fruitiness over quiet notes of rose and jasmine. The composition eventually lands on a dry foundat…

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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, Formentera or Pitchoune?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Formentera is rated 4.75/5 from 8 votes; Pitchoune is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Formentera for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pitchoune for a citrus and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Formentera or Pitchoune?

Formentera lasts longest (Formentera 66/100, Pitchoune 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Formentera or Pitchoune?

Pitchoune projects furthest (Pitchoune 63/100, Formentera 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Formentera and Pitchoune smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Tangerine, Grapefruit and Jasmine.

Is Formentera or Pitchoune better for summer or winter?

Formentera suits daytime wear; Pitchoune suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Formentera and Pitchoune?

Formentera has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Tangerine, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Musk and Herbal Notes, a base of Amber, Exotic Woods, White Musk and Sea Notes. Pitchoune has top notes of Orange Blossom, Lime, Tangerine and Grapefruit, heart notes of Peach Blossom, Black Currant, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss and White Musk.