Fragrance comparison

Grecale vs Emerald

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

5 wins

Grecale

Paolo Gigli

3.9144 votes

Rank #25,471 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Emerald

Cuarzo Signature · 2010

3.9212 votes

Rank #50,957 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grecale takes 5 of 5 categories.

Grecale
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Emerald
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Grecale5/5

Emerald0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GrecalePaolo Gigli

EmeraldCuarzo Signature

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 33%Had 23%Want 44%

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 25%Want 56%

Category winnerGrecaleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

8%Love

83%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityGrecale

SillageGrecale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value0

Category winnerGrecaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

balsamic65%

smoky53%

sweet42%

white floral100%

floral92%

musky84%

amber77%

green69%

powdery61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

HyacinthOrangeLemonLily-of-the-Valley

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseNutmegCloveLavender

Base8-10+ hrs

OpoponaxAmberCedar

Top

NeroliHyacinthLavenderIncenseBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

JasmineViolet LeafLily-of-the-ValleyMagnoliaHibiscus

Base

MuskAmberVanillePatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Lily-of-the-Valley, Incense and Lavender. Durations are only published for Grecale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring19

Summer19

Fall88

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex14

Women71

Date 39%Party 25%Work 19%Casual 17%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,471

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#50,957

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2010

Reviews0

Category winnerGrecaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Grecale opens with a sharp burst of green hyacinth, sweet orange, and zesty lemon before shifting into a rich heart of clove, nutmeg, and dry incense. It feels bold and old-world. As the fragrance warms on your skin, balsamic opoponax and warm amber take over, anchored by sturdy cedarwood. The scent evokes…

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Cuarzo Signature Emerald opens with a crisp, dew-covered blast of green hyacinth, bitter neroli, and sparkling bergamot, rounded out by a subtle pinch of pink pepper. As that initial citrus fizz softens on your skin, a fresh floral heart of jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, and leafy violet emerges, creating the feeling of…

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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, Grecale or Emerald?

Grecale takes 5 of 5 categories. Grecale is rated 3.91/5 from 44 votes; Emerald is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes. Choose Grecale for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Emerald for a white floral and floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Grecale or Emerald?

Grecale lasts longest (Grecale 78/100, Emerald 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Grecale or Emerald?

Grecale projects furthest (Grecale 70/100, Emerald 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Grecale and Emerald smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Lily-of-the-Valley, Incense and Lavender.

Is Grecale or Emerald better for summer or winter?

Grecale suits evening wear; Emerald suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Grecale and Emerald?

Grecale has top notes of Hyacinth, Orange, Lemon and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Incense, Nutmeg, Clove and Lavender, a base of Opoponax, Amber and Cedar. Emerald has top notes of Neroli, Hyacinth, Lavender and Incense, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet Leaf, Lily-of-the-Valley and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanille and Patchouli.