Fragrance comparison

Giochi di Luce vs Dreams of Tuscany, Medieval Borgo

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Giochi di Luce

Paolo Gigli

3.502 votes

Rank #61,720 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Dreams of Tuscany, Medieval Borgo

Beija Fine Perfumes

5.001 votes

Rank #47,916 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dreams of Tuscany, Medieval Borgo takes 1 of 1 categories.

Giochi di Luce
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dreams of Tuscany, Medieval Borgo
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Giochi di Luce0/1

Dreams of Tuscany, Medieval Borgo1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dreams of Tuscany, Medieval Borgo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Giochi di LucePaolo Gigli

Dreams of Tuscany, Medieval BorgoBeija Fine Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

fruity92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Woody NotesSweet NotesGrass

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliCedar

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanTobacco LeafMusk

Top

BlackcurrantBergamotClovesGrass

Heart

Fruity NotesFloral NotesYlang YlangSandalwoodGingerGrapesSage

Base

Woody NotesTonka BeanPatchouliLeather

InformationalShared notesWoody Notes, Grass, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Giochi di Luce, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 32%Work 28%Casual 24%Party 15%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,720

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,916

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDreams of Tuscany, Medieval BorgoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli released Giochi di Luce in 2024 as a rich exploration of contrast between brisk greenery and deep, cozy woods. The opening brings an unexpected clash of cut green grass and sweet resinous wood. Give it five minutes. Once the sharp alcohol lift evaporates, the fragrance reveals a sturdy heart of dark patcho…

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Dreams of Tuscany, Medieval Borgo captures the rustic atmosphere of an old stone village. The opening combines sharp blackcurrant with fresh grass and aromatic bergamot, leading to a middle of wine-like grapes and dry sage. A quiet base of leather, tonka, and woody notes grounds the fragrance, making it a peaceful cho…

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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, Giochi di Luce or Dreams of Tuscany, Medieval Borgo?

Dreams of Tuscany, Medieval Borgo takes 1 of 1 categories. Giochi di Luce is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Dreams of Tuscany, Medieval Borgo is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Giochi di Luce for a woody and sweet character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Dreams of Tuscany, Medieval Borgo for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Do Giochi di Luce and Dreams of Tuscany, Medieval Borgo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Woody Notes, Grass, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

Is Giochi di Luce or Dreams of Tuscany, Medieval Borgo better for summer or winter?

Giochi di Luce suits evening wear; Dreams of Tuscany, Medieval Borgo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Giochi di Luce and Dreams of Tuscany, Medieval Borgo?

Giochi di Luce has top notes of Woody Notes, Sweet Notes and Grass, heart notes of Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Tobacco Leaf. Dreams of Tuscany, Medieval Borgo has top notes of Blackcurrant, Bergamot, Cloves and Grass, heart notes of Fruity Notes, Floral Notes, Ylang Ylang and Sandalwood, a base of Woody Notes, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Leather.