Fragrance comparison

French Cancan vs Pasticcio

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 366 ratings analysed

French Cancan

Caron · 1936

4.54182 votes

Rank #22,787 White FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Pasticcio

Sospiro Perfumes

4.17184 votes

Rank #4,421 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pasticcio takes 4 of 6 categories.

French Cancan
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Pasticcio
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.

French Cancan2/6

Pasticcio4/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

French CancanCaron

PasticcioSospiro Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 182 votes

Have 41%Had 11%Want 49%

4.17/ 5 · 184 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%

Category winnerFrench CancanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

57%Love

22%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

184 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityPasticcio

SillageFrench Cancan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value36

Category winnerPasticcioBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

powdery92%

woody84%

floral77%

violet46%

rose30%

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

floral77%

earthy69%

green61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

JasmineLilacViolet

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseAfrican Orange FlowerIrisPatchouliLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-10+ hrs

oak mossSandalwoodAmberOrris Root

Top15-30 mins

Currant budsHyacinthGreen NotesBergamotOrange BlossomNasturtiumRoseHawthorn

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootVioletLimeJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangLily

Base8-12 hrs

SandalwoodCedarMuskIrisAmberOakmossHeliotrope

Category winnerPasticcioLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer38

Fall88

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter93

Day93

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Date 41%Party 26%Work 21%Casual 12%

Men32

Unisex50

Women19

Work 32%Date 30%Casual 25%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,787

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched1936

Reviews2

Overall rank#4,421

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews36

Category winnerPasticcioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

French Cancan by Caron opens with an assertive burst of sweet jasmine, dewy lilac, and cool violet. The top notes deliver a crisp punch that softens quickly into something much deeper. Within twenty minutes, the initial floral brightness plunges into a dense, velvety heart of powdery iris, earthy patchouli, and orange…

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Sospiro Pasticcio opens with an assertive flash of crisp green notes, tangy bergamot, and zesty currant buds that immediately wake up the senses. As that brisk herbal opening softens over the first half hour, a powdery heart of velvety orris root, violet petals, and creamy jasmine takes center stage. The long dry-down…

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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, French Cancan or Pasticcio?

Pasticcio takes 4 of 6 categories. French Cancan is rated 4.54/5 from 182 votes; Pasticcio is rated 4.17/5 from 184 votes. Choose French Cancan for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Pasticcio for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, French Cancan or Pasticcio?

Pasticcio lasts longest (Pasticcio 75/100, French Cancan 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, French Cancan or Pasticcio?

French Cancan projects furthest (French Cancan 67/100, Pasticcio 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do French Cancan and Pasticcio smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Violet, Rose and Iris.

Is French Cancan or Pasticcio better for summer or winter?

French Cancan suits evening wear; Pasticcio suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in French Cancan and Pasticcio?

French Cancan has top notes of Jasmine, Lilac and Violet, heart notes of Rose, African Orange Flower, Iris and Patchouli, a base of oak moss, Sandalwood, Amber and Orris Root. Pasticcio has top notes of Currant buds, Hyacinth, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, Violet, Lime and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk and Iris.