Fragrance comparison

H2O vs Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 199 ratings analysed

H2O

Intelligent

5.002 votes

Rank #35,499 MarineAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso

Bottega Veneta

4.19197 votes

Rank #7,379 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

H2O
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

H2O2/4

Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: H2O
Sillage & projection: Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso
Value for money: H2O
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

H2OIntelligent

Parco Palladiano II: CipressoBottega Veneta

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 83%Had 0%Want 17%

4.19/ 5 · 197 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

49%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

197 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityH2O

SillageParco Palladiano II: Cipresso

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value32

Category winnerH2OBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

amber77%

woody69%

aquatic61%

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

green58%

soft spicy44%

amber30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperGrapefruitCardamomVerbenaAppleYuzu

Heart

Aquatic notesViolet LeafTonka Bean

Base

Guaiac WoodPatchouliAmbergrisAmberwoodMusk

Top

Pink PepperAmberwood

Heart

Cypress LeafGreen NotesGingerCoriander

Base

Guaiac WoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Guaiac Wood, Patchouli and Amberwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men41

Unisex43

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#7,379

PerfumerAlexis Dadier

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerParco Palladiano II: CipressoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

H2O by Intelligent is an aquatic fragrance launched in 2023 for men. This scent opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper, grapefruit, and yuzu. As it sits on the skin, marine notes and violet leaf dominate, balanced by a grounding base of guaiac wood and ambergris. It is a crisp choice for hot summer days.

Reviews →

Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso opens with a bright snap of pink pepper paired with crushed cypress leaf, carrying the realistic aroma of a sun-warmed Mediterranean garden. Green notes and warm ginger emerge quickly through the middle phase, giving the herbal profile a dry, aromatic lift rather than a dense forest feel.…

Reviews →

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, H2O or Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. H2O is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso is rated 4.19/5 from 197 votes. Choose H2O for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, H2O or Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso?

H2O lasts longest (H2O 90/100, Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, H2O or Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso?

Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso projects furthest (Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso 59/100, H2O 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do H2O and Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Guaiac Wood, Patchouli and Amberwood.

Is H2O or Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso better for summer or winter?

H2O suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in H2O and Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso?

H2O has top notes of Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Verbena, heart notes of Aquatic notes, Violet Leaf and Tonka Bean, a base of Guaiac Wood, Patchouli, Ambergris and Amberwood. Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso has top notes of Pink Pepper and Amberwood, heart notes of Cypress Leaf, Green Notes, Ginger and Coriander, a base of Guaiac Wood and Patchouli.