Fragrance comparison

Gocce Gocce di Napoleon vs Originale

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 77 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gocce Gocce di Napoleon

Morris

4.0826 votes

Rank #38,598 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Originale

Vicky Tiel

4.1451 votes

Rank #18,597 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gocce Gocce di Napoleon takes 4 of 7 categories.

Gocce Gocce di Napoleon
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Originale
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gocce Gocce di Napoleon4/7

Originale3/7

Ratings & consensus: Originale
Community sentiment: Originale
Longevity: Gocce Gocce di Napoleon
Sillage & projection: Gocce Gocce di Napoleon
Value for money: Gocce Gocce di Napoleon
Versatility: Gocce Gocce di Napoleon
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Originale

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gocce Gocce di NapoleonMorris

OriginaleVicky Tiel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 27%Had 38%Want 36%

4.14/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 42%

Category winnerOriginaleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

43%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerOriginaleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityGocce Gocce di Napoleon

SillageGocce Gocce di Napoleon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value79

Category winnerGocce Gocce di NapoleonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

green69%

aromatic61%

floral100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

green69%

musky61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Ylang-YlangGalbanumNarcissusSandalwoodVirginia CedarMarigoldMuskGardeniaPeachJasminePatchouliMandarin Orange

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mandarin OrangeAmalfi LemonMignonette

Heart

HyacinthNarcissusJasmineAfrican Orange FlowerHeliotrope

Base

MuskAmberVanille

InformationalShared notesNarcissus, Musk, Jasmine and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Gocce Gocce di Napoleon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer83

Fall100

Winter67

Day86

Night100

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Category winnerGocce Gocce di NapoleonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#18,597

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerOriginaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gocce Gocce di Napoleon by Morris is an Italian floral woody musk from 1991 that feels like stepping into a sunlit courtyard surrounded by blooming gardenias and vintage cedar chests. It opens with an unmistakable splash of green galbanum and sweet mandarin orange before melting into a lush bouquet of yellow marigold,…

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Originale by Vicky Tiel brings a heavy dose of retro charm, centering on a crisp hyacinth note wrapped in green stems and cool citrus peels. It settles into a powdery musk that feels formal and structured. This is a green floral for cool spring days when you want a clean, classic presence that stands out from modern s…

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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, Gocce Gocce di Napoleon or Originale?

Gocce Gocce di Napoleon takes 4 of 7 categories. Gocce Gocce di Napoleon is rated 4.08/5 from 26 votes; Originale is rated 4.14/5 from 51 votes. Choose Gocce Gocce di Napoleon for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Originale for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gocce Gocce di Napoleon or Originale?

Gocce Gocce di Napoleon lasts longest (Gocce Gocce di Napoleon 76/100, Originale 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gocce Gocce di Napoleon or Originale?

Gocce Gocce di Napoleon projects furthest (Gocce Gocce di Napoleon 70/100, Originale 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gocce Gocce di Napoleon and Originale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and green accords. Common notes include Narcissus, Musk, Jasmine and Mandarin Orange.

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

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

What are the notes in Gocce Gocce di Napoleon and Originale?

Gocce Gocce di Napoleon features Ylang-Ylang, Galbanum, Narcissus, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar. Originale has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon and Mignonette, heart notes of Hyacinth, Narcissus, Jasmine and African Orange Flower, a base of Musk, Amber and Vanille.