Fragrance comparison

Gelsomino Assoluto vs Soft And Young

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

2 wins

Gelsomino Assoluto

Acqua del Garda

3.839 votes

Rank #21,211 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Soft And Young

Verset Parfums

4.1071 votes

Rank #12,207 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gelsomino Assoluto takes 2 of 3 categories.

Gelsomino Assoluto
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Soft And Young
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Gelsomino Assoluto2/3

Soft And Young1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gelsomino Assoluto
Sillage & projection: Gelsomino Assoluto
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Soft And Young

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gelsomino AssolutoAcqua del Garda

Soft And YoungVerset Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 24%Had 12%Want 65%

4.10/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 39%Had 20%Want 41%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

32%Love

48%Like

17%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityGelsomino Assoluto

SillageGelsomino Assoluto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value89

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

patchouli77%

aromatic69%

green61%

citrus100%

white floral83%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic48%

floral30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeMandarin OrangeMintGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineCedarNeroliSandalwoodVanilla

Base

PatchouliVetiverCashmeranAmberMusk

Top

Grapefruit

Heart

Jasmine

Base

Amber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Jasmine and Amber. 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

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer89

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,211

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#12,207

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerSoft And YoungHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gelsomino Assoluto by Acqua del Garda is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Gelsomino Assoluto was launched in 2017. Top notes are Orange, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Grapefruit; middle notes are Jasmine, Cedar, Neroli, Sandalwood and Vanilla; base notes are Patchouli, Vetiver, Cashmeran, Amber and Musk.

Reviews →

This affordable daily wear option pairs crisp citrus with clean florals for a bright, breezy feel. It opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit that quickly softens into a clean, slightly powdery heart. It is a budget-friendly option for warm mornings and casual office wear.

Reviews →

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, Gelsomino Assoluto or Soft And Young?

Gelsomino Assoluto takes 2 of 3 categories. Gelsomino Assoluto is rated 3.83/5 from 9 votes; Soft And Young is rated 4.10/5 from 71 votes. Choose Gelsomino Assoluto for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Soft And Young for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gelsomino Assoluto or Soft And Young?

Gelsomino Assoluto lasts longest (Gelsomino Assoluto 73/100, Soft And Young 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gelsomino Assoluto or Soft And Young?

Gelsomino Assoluto projects furthest (Gelsomino Assoluto 61/100, Soft And Young 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gelsomino Assoluto and Soft And Young smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Gelsomino Assoluto or Soft And Young better for summer or winter?

Gelsomino Assoluto suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gelsomino Assoluto and Soft And Young?

Gelsomino Assoluto has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Cedar, Neroli and Sandalwood, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Cashmeran and Amber. Soft And Young has top notes of Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Amber.