Fragrance comparison

Frescoamaro vs Penn State University Men

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 50 ratings analysed

2 wins

Frescoamaro

Profumi del Forte

3.5650 votes

Rank #22,574 AromaticOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Penn State University Men

Masik Collegiate Fragrances

—0 votes

Rank #70,719 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Frescoamaro takes 2 of 3 categories.

Frescoamaro
Choose it for a aromatic and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Penn State University Men
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Frescoamaro2/3

Penn State University Men1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Penn State University Men
Sillage & projection: Frescoamaro
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Frescoamaro

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FrescoamaroProfumi del Forte

Penn State University MenMasik Collegiate Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 28%Had 14%Want 58%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityPenn State University Men

SillageFrescoamaro

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

ozonic92%

aquatic84%

woody77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

patchouli69%

mossy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

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

ArtemisiaBergamotJuniper BerriesGinLime

Heart

Violet LeafCypressPepperClary SageLavender

Base

Haitian VetiverMossBlack AmberIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

InformationalShared notesGin, Juniper Berries, Violet Leaf and Moss. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,574

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#70,719

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFrescoamaroHigher 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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Penn State University Men opens with a brisk splash of iced gin, tart lime, and bitter juniper berries. The crisp herbal bite softens as green cypress, crushed violet leaf, and peppery lavender move into the center. Haitian vetiver, damp oakmoss, and patchouli anchor the base, giving the blend an earthy barbershop dry…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Frescoamaro or Penn State University Men?

Penn State University Men lasts longest (Penn State University Men 100/100, Frescoamaro 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Frescoamaro or Penn State University Men?

Frescoamaro projects furthest (Frescoamaro 55/100, Penn State University Men 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Frescoamaro and Penn State University Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Gin, Juniper Berries, Violet Leaf and Moss.

Is Frescoamaro or Penn State University Men better for summer or winter?

Frescoamaro suits daytime wear; Penn State University Men suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Frescoamaro and Penn State University Men?

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. Penn State University Men has top notes of Artemisia, Bergamot, Juniper Berries and Gin, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Cypress, Pepper and Clary Sage, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Moss, Black Amber and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.