Fragrance comparison

Frescor de Pitanga vs Hairdresser's Husband

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 957 ratings analysed

3 wins

Frescor de Pitanga

Natura

4.08841 votes

Rank #9,255 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Hairdresser's Husband

Lush

3.99116 votes

Rank #15,928 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Frescor de Pitanga takes 3 of 7 categories.

Frescor de Pitanga
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Hairdresser's Husband
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer.

Frescor de Pitanga3/7

Hairdresser's Husband2/7

Ratings & consensus: Frescor de Pitanga
Community sentiment: Hairdresser's Husband
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Frescor de Pitanga
Versatility: Hairdresser's Husband
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Frescor de Pitanga

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Frescor de PitangaNatura

Hairdresser's HusbandLush

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 841 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.99/ 5 · 116 votes

Have 35%Had 4%Want 61%

Category winnerFrescor de PitangaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

47%Like

6%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

841 votes

33%Love

50%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

106 votes

Category winnerHairdresser's HusbandMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value27

Category winnerFrescor de PitangaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity86%

aromatic72%

fresh spicy58%

woody44%

powdery30%

citrus100%

vanilla83%

aromatic65%

sweet48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGrapefruitPitangaMandarin OrangeOrangeLimeLemonBasil

Heart

PeachCassisJasmine

Base

SandalwoodMossMusk

Top

LemonOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

LimeMyrtle

Base

Tonka BeanVanilla Absolute

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Orange, Lime and Lemon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Spring76

Summer100

Fall45

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHairdresser's HusbandMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex42

Women56

Men8

Unisex56

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,255

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#15,928

PerfumerMark Constantine

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerFrescor de PitangaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Frescor de Pitanga by Natura is a refreshing floral fruity scent that captures the essence of the Brazilian pitanga fruit. Launched in 2003, it features a vibrant citrus blend of bergamot, grapefruit, and lime, supported by a heart of peach and jasmine. It is an excellent, energizing choice for hot summer days when yo…

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Hairdresser's Husband opens with a burst of lemon, orange and grapefruit that feels crisp, juicy and slightly bitter, then settles into a softer citrus-aromatic dry-down with lime, myrtle, tonka and a touch of vanilla. It usually reads bright, clean and easy to wear, especially in warm weather, though the sweeter base…

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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, Frescor de Pitanga or Hairdresser's Husband?

Frescor de Pitanga takes 3 of 7 categories. Frescor de Pitanga is rated 4.08/5 from 841 votes; Hairdresser's Husband is rated 3.99/5 from 116 votes. Choose Frescor de Pitanga for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Hairdresser's Husband for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Frescor de Pitanga or Hairdresser's Husband?

They last about the same: Frescor de Pitanga 56/100, Hairdresser's Husband 56/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Frescor de Pitanga or Hairdresser's Husband?

Projection is very close: Frescor de Pitanga 51/100, Hairdresser's Husband 51/100 for sillage.

Do Frescor de Pitanga and Hairdresser's Husband smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Orange, Lime and Lemon.

Is Frescor de Pitanga or Hairdresser's Husband better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hairdresser's Husband is the stronger pick. For winter, Frescor de Pitanga is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Frescor de Pitanga and Hairdresser's Husband?

Frescor de Pitanga has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Pitanga and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Peach, Cassis and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Moss and Musk. Hairdresser's Husband has top notes of Lemon, Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lime and Myrtle, a base of Tonka Bean and Vanilla Absolute.