Fragrance comparison

Fresco di Sicilia vs Middle East Peace

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 66 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fresco di Sicilia

PantaRei

4.5730 votes

Rank #23,613 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Middle East Peace

The 7 Virtues

4.2236 votes

Rank #16,150 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fresco di Sicilia takes 4 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.
Middle East Peace
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Fresco di Sicilia4/7

Middle East Peace3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fresco di SiciliaPantaRei

Middle East PeaceThe 7 Virtues

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.57/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

4.22/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 34%Had 13%Want 53%

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

44%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerFresco di SiciliaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityFresco di Sicilia

SillageMiddle East Peace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value67

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%

aromatic65%

woody48%

green30%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

GrapefruitLimeBasil

Heart

NeroliPetitgrainGreen Tea

Base

CedarBambooMusk

InformationalShared notesGreen 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

Spring92

Summer100

Fall15

Winter15

Day100

Night22

Category winnerMiddle East PeaceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex55

Women3

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

Men0

Unisex71

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,613

PerfumerAlessandro Pistoia

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#16,150

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMiddle East PeaceHigher 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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Middle East Peace opens with bright grapefruit and lime, sharpened by basil, then settles into a clean green citrus with neroli, petitgrain and a light musky wood base. It smells crisp, herbal and very daytime-friendly. This suits someone who likes fresh unisex scents with a slightly sporty, classic feel. Sample first…

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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 Middle East Peace?

Fresco di Sicilia takes 4 of 7 categories. Fresco di Sicilia is rated 4.57/5 from 30 votes; Middle East Peace is rated 4.22/5 from 36 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 Middle East Peace for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fresco di Sicilia or Middle East Peace?

Fresco di Sicilia lasts longest (Fresco di Sicilia 70/100, Middle East Peace 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fresco di Sicilia or Middle East Peace?

Projection is very close: Middle East Peace 56/100, Fresco di Sicilia 54/100 for sillage.

Do Fresco di Sicilia and Middle East Peace smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Green Tea and Basil.

Is Fresco di Sicilia or Middle East Peace better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fresco di Sicilia is the stronger pick. For winter, Middle East Peace is the stronger pick. Fresco di Sicilia suits daytime wear; Middle East Peace suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fresco di Sicilia and Middle East Peace?

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. Middle East Peace has top notes of Grapefruit, Lime and Basil, heart notes of Neroli, Petitgrain and Green Tea, a base of Cedar, Bamboo and Musk.