Fragrance comparison

Gocce di Napoleon vs Plum

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 403 ratings analysed

Gocce di Napoleon

Morris

3.73254 votes

Rank #8,906 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Plum

Mary Greenwell

4.05149 votes

Rank #7,101 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Plum takes 7 of 8 categories.

Gocce di Napoleon
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Plum
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gocce di Napoleon1/8

Plum7/8

Ratings & consensus: Plum
Community sentiment: Plum
Longevity: Plum
Sillage & projection: Plum
Value for money: Gocce di Napoleon
Versatility: Plum
Note pyramid (duration): Plum
Fragranxe ranking: Plum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gocce di NapoleonMorris

PlumMary Greenwell

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 254 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 33%Had 18%Want 48%

Category winnerPlumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

44%Like

10%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

254 votes

34%Love

52%Like

1%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

149 votes

Category winnerPlumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPlum

SillagePlum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value55

Category winnerGocce di NapoleonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

amber77%

mossy69%

woody61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

woody84%

tuberose77%

sweet69%

animalic61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Clary SageAmalfi LemonBergamotOrangePeachMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

BasilBlack CurrantPepperLavenderRoseJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossMyrhhMuskPatchouliIncenseFrench labdanum

Top15-30 mins

PlumPeachBlack CurrantBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart3-4 hrs

TuberoseGardeniaAfrican Orange FlowerJasmineRose

Base8-10+ hrs

oak mossPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmber

Category winnerPlumLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter78

Day100

Night53

Spring43

Summer27

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night87

Category winnerPlumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex51

Women45

Casual 43%Work 31%Date 15%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 35%Party 28%Work 23%Casual 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,906

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#7,101

PerfumerFrançois Robert

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerPlumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gocce di Napoleon by Morris is an Italian aromatic chypre that opens with a bright burst of bitter orange, Amalfi lemon, and herbal clary sage. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus sparkle settles into an earthy heart of spicy basil, peppery black currant, and crisp lavender. As the hours pass, the scent dries down to a…

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Mary Greenwell Plum delivers a surprising shock to anyone expecting a sugary fruit bowl. The opening hits with tart black currant and bright bergamot before a lush wave of tuberose takes over. Do not expect candy. This fragrance is a full-bodied modern chypre built with classical backbone. Ripe peach and dark plum fle…

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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, Gocce di Napoleon or Plum?

Plum takes 7 of 8 categories. Gocce di Napoleon is rated 3.73/5 from 254 votes; Plum is rated 4.05/5 from 149 votes. Choose Gocce di Napoleon for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Plum for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gocce di Napoleon or Plum?

Plum lasts longest (Plum 67/100, Gocce di Napoleon 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gocce di Napoleon or Plum?

Plum projects furthest (Plum 66/100, Gocce di Napoleon 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gocce di Napoleon and Plum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Peach and Black Currant.

Is Gocce di Napoleon or Plum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Plum is the stronger pick. For winter, Plum is the stronger pick. Gocce di Napoleon suits daytime wear; Plum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gocce di Napoleon and Plum?

Gocce di Napoleon has top notes of Clary Sage, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Basil, Black Currant, Pepper and Lavender, a base of oak moss, Myrhh, Musk and Patchouli. Plum has top notes of Plum, Peach, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Gardenia, African Orange Flower and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Musk.