Fragrance comparison

Gelsomino Assoluto vs Taormina Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

2 wins

Gelsomino Assoluto

Acqua del Garda

3.839 votes

Rank #21,223 CitrusWoody

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63%scent match

Closely related

Taormina Eau de Parfum

Ciatu - Soul of Sicily

3.8020 votes

Rank #38,614 CitrusFresh Spicy

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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 fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Taormina Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Gelsomino Assoluto2/3

Taormina Eau de Parfum1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gelsomino Assoluto
Sillage & projection: Taormina Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gelsomino Assoluto

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gelsomino AssolutoAcqua del Garda

Taormina Eau de ParfumCiatu - Soul of Sicily

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 24%Had 12%Want 65%

3.80/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 12%Had 6%Want 82%

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

20%Love

55%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityGelsomino Assoluto

SillageTaormina Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value65

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%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

white floral74%

green65%

woody56%

Scent match63%Closely related · 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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

BasilLemon VerbenaNeroliJasmineCyclamenGardenia

Base6-8 hrs

MossSandalwoodVetiverMuskBenzoinVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Jasmine and Neroli. Durations are only published for Taormina Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring82

Summer100

Fall27

Winter18

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men7

Unisex71

Women21

Casual 42%Work 34%Date 16%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,223

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#38,614

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerGelsomino AssolutoHigher 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 →

Ciatu Taormina Eau de Parfum bottles the bright atmosphere of an eastern Sicilian orchard in early June. The first spray delivers a lively burst of bitter grapefruit, sunlit mandarin orange, and crisp bergamot rind. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus sharp edge relaxes. Crushed sweet basil leaves and lemon verbena ste…

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 Taormina Eau de Parfum?

Gelsomino Assoluto takes 2 of 3 categories. Gelsomino Assoluto is rated 3.83/5 from 9 votes; Taormina Eau de Parfum is rated 3.80/5 from 20 votes. Choose Gelsomino Assoluto for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Taormina Eau de Parfum for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gelsomino Assoluto or Taormina Eau de Parfum?

Gelsomino Assoluto lasts longest (Gelsomino Assoluto 73/100, Taormina Eau de Parfum 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gelsomino Assoluto or Taormina Eau de Parfum?

Projection is very close: Taormina Eau de Parfum 63/100, Gelsomino Assoluto 61/100 for sillage.

Do Gelsomino Assoluto and Taormina Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Jasmine and Neroli.

Is Gelsomino Assoluto or Taormina Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Gelsomino Assoluto suits daytime wear; Taormina Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gelsomino Assoluto and Taormina Eau de Parfum?

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. Taormina Eau de Parfum has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Basil, Lemon Verbena, Neroli and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk.