Fragrance comparison

Hidalgo vs Sicilia

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

2 wins

Hidalgo

I Profumi di Firenze

4.229 votes

Rank #36,773 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Sicilia

Paolo Gigli

4.0011 votes

Rank #54,642 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hidalgo takes 2 of 5 categories.

Hidalgo
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sicilia
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hidalgo2/5

Sicilia1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HidalgoI Profumi di Firenze

SiciliaPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 18%Had 32%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

45%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageSicilia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerHidalgoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

coconut69%

lavender61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

balsamic77%

patchouli69%

powdery61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

WormwoodLavenderLemonBergamotMint

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarVioletLily-of-the-ValleyGeraniumRose

Base6-8+ hrs

CoconutGuaiac WoodWhite MuskPatchouliVetiver

Top20-30 mins

elemiMintLavenderRosemary

Heart2-3 hrs

Balsam FirViolet

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodCashmeranGuaiac WoodMusk

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 38%Casual 34%Date 19%Party 9%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Work 39%Casual 36%Date 17%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,773

PerfumerGiovanni Di Massimo

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#54,642

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHidalgoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hidalgo by I Profumi di Firenze delivers an invigorating splash of Italian barbering tradition with an unexpected herbal twist. The first spray releases a brisk burst of tart lemon, bitter wormwood, and crushed garden mint. It wakes you up fast. Within twenty minutes, this sharp botanical flash settles into crisp Fren…

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Paolo Gigli Sicilia opens with an invigorating burst of garden mint, peppery rosemary, and aromatic lavender. The initial spray feels crisp, cutting through stale air with herbal clarity. Within fifteen minutes, resinous balsam fir and soft violet leaves emerge to ground the energetic top notes, preventing the blend f…

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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, Hidalgo or Sicilia?

Hidalgo takes 2 of 5 categories. Hidalgo is rated 4.22/5 from 9 votes; Sicilia is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Hidalgo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sicilia for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hidalgo or Sicilia?

They last about the same: Hidalgo 67/100, Sicilia 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Hidalgo or Sicilia?

Sicilia projects furthest (Sicilia 64/100, Hidalgo 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hidalgo and Sicilia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Violet and Guaiac Wood.

Is Hidalgo or Sicilia better for summer or winter?

Hidalgo suits daytime wear; Sicilia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hidalgo and Sicilia?

Hidalgo has top notes of Wormwood, Lavender, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Geranium, a base of Coconut, Guaiac Wood, White Musk and Patchouli. Sicilia has top notes of elemi, Mint, Lavender and Rosemary, heart notes of Balsam Fir and Violet, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Cashmeran and Guaiac Wood.