Fragrance comparison

Fresco di Sicilia vs Grapefruit Lime

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 99 ratings analysed

6 wins

Fresco di Sicilia

PantaRei

4.5730 votes

Rank #23,613 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Grapefruit Lime

The 7 Virtues

3.6869 votes

Rank #16,361 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fresco di Sicilia takes 6 of 7 categories.

Fresco di Sicilia
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Grapefruit Lime
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Fresco di Sicilia6/7

Grapefruit Lime1/7

Ratings & consensus: Fresco di Sicilia
Community sentiment: Fresco di Sicilia
Longevity: Fresco di Sicilia
Sillage & projection: Fresco di Sicilia
Value for money: Fresco di Sicilia
Versatility: Fresco di Sicilia
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Grapefruit Lime

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fresco di SiciliaPantaRei

Grapefruit LimeThe 7 Virtues

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.57/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

3.68/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 28%Had 13%Want 59%

Category winnerFresco di SiciliaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

27%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

16%Love

58%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerFresco di SiciliaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityFresco di Sicilia

SillageFresco di Sicilia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value46

Category winnerFresco di SiciliaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

green83%

aromatic74%

musky65%

fresh56%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

green48%

aromatic30%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Green TeaBasil

Base6-8 hrs

White MuskIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

Top

LimeGrapefruitPetitgrainLemonBasilOrange

Heart

Green TeaBambooCuminJuniperLily-of-the-ValleyNeroli

Base

CedarMossSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Green Tea and Basil. Durations are only published for Fresco di Sicilia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer100

Fall23

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFresco di SiciliaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex55

Women3

Casual 46%Work 31%Date 14%Party 9%

Men7

Unisex63

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,613

PerfumerAlessandro Pistoia

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#16,361

PerfumerAngela Stavrevska

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerGrapefruit LimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

PantaRei Fresco di Sicilia captures an authentic Mediterranean morning through crisp, sparkling citrus oils. Sharp lemon and sunny bergamot strike first, bringing a vivid flash of tart zest that wakes up your senses without smelling synthetic. Soon, savory green basil and calming green tea emerge to tame the sharp cit…

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Grapefruit Lime opens bright and tart, with juicy lime and grapefruit pushed by a green, slightly spicy edge. It smells clean, crisp and outdoorsy rather than sugary, then settles into a drier woody base with a soft musky feel. It suits spring and summer best, especially if you like citrus scents with some texture. Sa…

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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, Fresco di Sicilia or Grapefruit Lime?

Fresco di Sicilia takes 6 of 7 categories. Fresco di Sicilia is rated 4.57/5 from 30 votes; Grapefruit Lime is rated 3.68/5 from 69 votes. Choose Fresco di Sicilia for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Grapefruit Lime for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fresco di Sicilia or Grapefruit Lime?

Fresco di Sicilia lasts longest (Fresco di Sicilia 70/100, Grapefruit Lime 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fresco di Sicilia or Grapefruit Lime?

Fresco di Sicilia projects furthest (Fresco di Sicilia 54/100, Grapefruit Lime 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fresco di Sicilia and Grapefruit Lime smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Lemon, Green Tea and Basil.

Is Fresco di Sicilia or Grapefruit Lime better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fresco di Sicilia is the stronger pick. For winter, Grapefruit Lime is the stronger pick. Fresco di Sicilia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fresco di Sicilia and Grapefruit Lime?

Fresco di Sicilia has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Green Tea and Basil, a base of White Musk and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf. Grapefruit Lime has top notes of Lime, Grapefruit, Petitgrain and Lemon, heart notes of Green Tea, Bamboo, Cumin and Juniper, a base of Cedar, Moss, Sandalwood and Amber.