Fragrance comparison

Gharami vs Pasticcio

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 193 ratings analysed

Gharami

Ajmal

4.679 votes

Rank #34,024 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Pasticcio

Sospiro Perfumes

4.17184 votes

Rank #4,924 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Gharami
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Pasticcio
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gharami2/4

Pasticcio2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pasticcio
Sillage & projection: Gharami
Value for money: Gharami
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pasticcio

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GharamiAjmal

PasticcioSospiro Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 19%Had 2%Want 79%

4.17/ 5 · 184 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

57%Love

22%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

184 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityPasticcio

SillageGharami

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value36

Category winnerGharamiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

rose61%

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

floral77%

earthy69%

green61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomBergamot

Heart

RoseIrisYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

SandalwoodOakmossMuskCedarPatchouliAmbergris

Top15-30 mins

Currant budsHyacinthGreen NotesBergamotOrange BlossomNasturtiumRoseHawthorn

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootVioletLimeJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangLily

Base8-12 hrs

SandalwoodCedarMuskIrisAmberOakmossHeliotrope

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Rose and Iris. Durations are only published for Pasticcio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter93

Day100

Night81

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men32

Unisex50

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,024

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#4,924

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews36

Category winnerPasticcioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Gharami is a citrusy orange blossom opening that quickly turns into a classic floral heart, rose and jasmine with a soft iris powder. In the dry down it reads woody and mossy, with sandalwood, cedar, patchouli and musk adding a slightly earthy warmth. It suits anyone who likes traditional floral woody musks wit…

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Sospiro Pasticcio opens with an assertive flash of crisp green notes, tangy bergamot, and zesty currant buds that immediately wake up the senses. As that brisk herbal opening softens over the first half hour, a powdery heart of velvety orris root, violet petals, and creamy jasmine takes center stage. The long dry-down…

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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 is better, Gharami or Pasticcio?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gharami is rated 4.67/5 from 9 votes; Pasticcio is rated 4.17/5 from 184 votes. Choose Gharami for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Pasticcio for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gharami or Pasticcio?

Pasticcio lasts longest (Pasticcio 75/100, Gharami 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gharami or Pasticcio?

Gharami projects furthest (Gharami 70/100, Pasticcio 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gharami and Pasticcio smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and earthy accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Rose and Iris.

Is Gharami or Pasticcio better for summer or winter?

Gharami suits day or night wear; Pasticcio suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gharami and Pasticcio?

Gharami has top notes of Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Musk and Cedar. Pasticcio has top notes of Currant buds, Hyacinth, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, Violet, Lime and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk and Iris.