Fragrance comparison

Grecale vs Fiori di Capri

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 519 ratings analysed

Grecale

Paolo Gigli

3.9144 votes

Rank #25,471 AmberFresh Spicy

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23%scent match

Clearly different

Fiori di Capri

Carthusia

4.00475 votes

Rank #4,329 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Grecale
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Fiori di Capri
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Grecale3/7

Fiori di Capri3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GrecalePaolo Gigli

Fiori di CapriCarthusia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 33%Had 23%Want 44%

4.00/ 5 · 475 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerFiori di CapriRating 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

35%Love

43%Like

9%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

475 votes

Category winnerFiori di CapriMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGrecale

SillageGrecale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

balsamic65%

smoky53%

sweet42%

white floral100%

floral92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both warm spicy and sweet

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

Ylang-YlangGardeniaTuberoseWhite FlowersOrange BlossomOrangeMandarin OrangeTurkish Rose

Heart

CarnationHyacinthWhite HoneyClovesIncenseWild StrawberryIrisViolet Leaf

Base

OakmossWhite MuskSandalwoodAmberLabdanumPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Orange, Incense and Amber. 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

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGrecaleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex14

Women71

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

Men4

Unisex16

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,471

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#4,329

PerfumerLaura Bosetti Tonatto

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerFiori di CapriHigher 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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Carthusia Fiori di Capri opens with a bright burst of citrus, tuberose, and ylang-ylang before shifting into a rich floral heart. Carnation and hyacinth bring a dry, spicy green sharpness that cuts through the initial sweet white blossoms. A subtle touch of white honey adds warmth without turning sugary. As the initia…

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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 Fiori di Capri?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Grecale is rated 3.91/5 from 44 votes; Fiori di Capri is rated 4.00/5 from 475 votes. Choose Grecale for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Fiori di Capri for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Grecale or Fiori di Capri?

Grecale lasts longest (Grecale 78/100, Fiori di Capri 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Grecale or Fiori di Capri?

Grecale projects furthest (Grecale 70/100, Fiori di Capri 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Grecale and Fiori di Capri smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Orange, Incense and Amber.

Is Grecale or Fiori di Capri better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fiori di Capri is the stronger pick. For winter, Grecale is the stronger pick. Grecale suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Grecale and Fiori di Capri?

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. Fiori di Capri has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Tuberose and White Flowers, heart notes of Carnation, Hyacinth, White Honey and Cloves, a base of Oakmoss, White Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.