Fragrance comparison

Hairdresser's Husband vs Frescor de Pitanga

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 957 ratings analysed

Hairdresser's Husband

Lush

3.99116 votes

Rank #15,928 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Frescor de Pitanga

Natura

4.08841 votes

Rank #9,255 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Frescor de Pitanga takes 3 of 7 categories.

Hairdresser's Husband
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer.
Frescor de Pitanga
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Hairdresser's Husband2/7

Frescor de Pitanga3/7

Ratings & consensus: Frescor de Pitanga
Community sentiment: Hairdresser's Husband
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Frescor de Pitanga
Versatility: Hairdresser's Husband
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Frescor de Pitanga

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hairdresser's HusbandLush

Frescor de PitangaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 116 votes

Have 35%Had 4%Want 61%

4.08/ 5 · 841 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerFrescor de PitangaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

106 votes

37%Love

47%Like

6%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

841 votes

Category winnerHairdresser's HusbandMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value73

Category winnerFrescor de PitangaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

vanilla83%

aromatic65%

sweet48%

fresh spicy30%

citrus100%

fruity86%

aromatic72%

fresh spicy58%

woody44%

powdery30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

LimeMyrtle

Base

Tonka BeanVanilla Absolute

Top

BergamotGrapefruitPitangaMandarin OrangeOrangeLimeLemonBasil

Heart

PeachCassisJasmine

Base

SandalwoodMossMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Orange, Grapefruit and Lime. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer100

Fall45

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHairdresser's HusbandMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex56

Women36

Men2

Unisex42

Women56

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,928

PerfumerMark Constantine

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#9,255

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerFrescor de PitangaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hairdresser's Husband opens with a burst of lemon, orange and grapefruit that feels crisp, juicy and slightly bitter, then settles into a softer citrus-aromatic dry-down with lime, myrtle, tonka and a touch of vanilla. It usually reads bright, clean and easy to wear, especially in warm weather, though the sweeter base…

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Frescor de Pitanga by Natura is a refreshing floral fruity scent that captures the essence of the Brazilian pitanga fruit. Launched in 2003, it features a vibrant citrus blend of bergamot, grapefruit, and lime, supported by a heart of peach and jasmine. It is an excellent, energizing choice for hot summer days when yo…

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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, Hairdresser's Husband or Frescor de Pitanga?

Frescor de Pitanga takes 3 of 7 categories. Hairdresser's Husband is rated 3.99/5 from 116 votes; Frescor de Pitanga is rated 4.08/5 from 841 votes. Choose Hairdresser's Husband for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer. Choose Frescor de Pitanga for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Hairdresser's Husband or Frescor de Pitanga?

They last about the same: Hairdresser's Husband 56/100, Frescor de Pitanga 56/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Hairdresser's Husband or Frescor de Pitanga?

Projection is very close: Hairdresser's Husband 51/100, Frescor de Pitanga 51/100 for sillage.

Do Hairdresser's Husband and Frescor de Pitanga smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit and Lime.

Is Hairdresser's Husband or Frescor de Pitanga better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hairdresser's Husband is the stronger pick. For winter, Hairdresser's Husband is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hairdresser's Husband and Frescor de Pitanga?

Hairdresser's Husband has top notes of Lemon, Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lime and Myrtle, a base of Tonka Bean and Vanilla Absolute. Frescor de Pitanga has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Pitanga and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Peach, Cassis and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Moss and Musk.