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Frescoamaro vs Pal Zileri

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

Updated 177 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pal Zileri takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Frescoamaro

    Choose it for a aromatic and ozonic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Pal Zileri

    Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Frescoamaro1/7
Pal Zileri5/7
Ratings & consensus
Pal Zileri
Community sentiment
Pal Zileri
Longevity
Pal Zileri
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Pal Zileri
Versatility
Frescoamaro
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Pal Zileri

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
FrescoamaroProfumi del Forte
Pal ZileriPal Zileri
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.56/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 28%Had 14%Want 58%
3.96/ 5 · 127 votes
Have 36%Had 44%Want 20%
Category winnerPal ZileriRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
28%Love
36%Like
4%Ok
28%Dislike
4%Hate

50 votes

35%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
16%Dislike
2%Hate

127 votes

Category winnerPal ZileriMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate64
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityPal Zileri

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value71
Category winnerPal ZileriBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
ozonic92%
aquatic84%
woody77%
citrus69%
fresh spicy61%
aromatic100%
green92%
ozonic84%
citrus77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, ozonic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
GinCucumberGrapefruitJuniper BerriesViolet LeafMelon
Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours
Damask RoseOsmanthus
Base3 to 4 hours
MuskMossVetiver
Top
MelonGreen AppleLavenderMintGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
Violet LeafRose
Base
SandalwoodVetiverOakmossAmber
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Violet Leaf, Melon and Damask Rose. Durations are only published for Frescoamaro, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring71
Summer100
Fall10
Winter5
Day100
Night16
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter33
Day–
Night–
Category winnerFrescoamaroMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men80
Unisex13
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,574

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#15,961

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerPal ZileriHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Frescoamaro by Profumi del Forte is an aromatic green eau de parfum built on crisp herbal freshness and cooling aquatic tones. Created by Bertrand Duchaufour, the scent opens with a brisk splash of gin and juniper berries alongside watery cucumber, sharp grapefruit, earthy violet leaf, and sweet melon. As the chilly c…

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Pal Zileri Eau de Toilette opens with a sharp burst of fresh melon, crisp green apple, and crushed mint leaf, softened by grapefruit and bergamot. As the initial brightness settles, green violet leaf and a faint touch of rose take over the heart, giving the scent a breezy, aquatic character. The base lands on clean oa…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Frescoamaro or Pal Zileri?

Pal Zileri takes 5 of 7 categories. Frescoamaro is rated 3.56/5 from 50 votes; Pal Zileri is rated 3.96/5 from 127 votes. Choose Frescoamaro for a aromatic and ozonic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pal Zileri for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Frescoamaro or Pal Zileri?

They last about the same: Pal Zileri 61/100, Frescoamaro 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Frescoamaro or Pal Zileri?

Projection is very close: Frescoamaro 55/100, Pal Zileri 55/100 for sillage.

Do Frescoamaro and Pal Zileri smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, ozonic and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Violet Leaf, Melon and Damask Rose.

Is Frescoamaro or Pal Zileri better for summer or winter?

For summer, Frescoamaro is the stronger pick. For winter, Pal Zileri is the stronger pick. Frescoamaro suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Frescoamaro and Pal Zileri?

Frescoamaro has top notes of Gin, Cucumber, Grapefruit and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Damask Rose and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Moss and Vetiver. Pal Zileri has top notes of Melon, Green Apple, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Violet Leaf and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Amber.

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