Fragrance comparison

Hotis vs Pancaldi

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 134 ratings analysed

Hotis

Once

3.8077 votes

Rank #14,358 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Pancaldi

4.3257 votes

Rank #12,744 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pancaldi takes 6 of 7 categories.

Hotis
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pancaldi
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Hotis1/7

Pancaldi6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HotisOnce

PancaldiPancaldi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 50%Had 16%Want 34%

4.32/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 41%Had 18%Want 42%

Category winnerPancaldiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

59 votes

47%Love

44%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerPancaldiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityPancaldi

SillagePancaldi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value54

Category winnerHotisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

rose77%

green69%

soft spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

leather60%

citrus50%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Juniper BerriesPink PepperMate

Heart

RoseTeaClovesNeroli

Base

CedarTobaccoAmberLabdanumSandalwood

Top

WormwoodJuniper BerriesBasilLemon VerbenaLemonBergamotLavenderThyme

Heart

FirCarnationClovesClary SageJasmineRoseFernCinnamon

Base

OakmossLeatherCastoreumPatchouliVetiverBenzoinSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Rose, Cloves and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall78

Winter28

Day100

Night59

Spring56

Summer19

Fall94

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerPancaldiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex42

Women6

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,358

PerfumerSoizic Beaucourt

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#12,744

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerPancaldiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hotis by Once is a woody aromatic fragrance designed for daily wear. It opens with bright juniper berries and pink pepper before revealing a heart of tea, mate, and rose. This versatile composition settles into a grounding base of cedar and tobacco, making it a compelling choice for crisp spring mornings and relaxed o…

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Pancaldi opens with a sharp flash of wormwood, bergamot, and crisp juniper berries that quickly hooks into a dark pine forest heart. Released in 1989, this Italian powerhouse pairs bitter herbs with heavy cloves, carnation, and damp fir needles before dropping into a dense base of oakmoss, leather, and castoreum. It s…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hotis or Pancaldi?

Pancaldi takes 6 of 7 categories. Hotis is rated 3.80/5 from 77 votes; Pancaldi is rated 4.32/5 from 57 votes. Choose Hotis for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pancaldi for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hotis or Pancaldi?

Pancaldi lasts longest (Pancaldi 78/100, Hotis 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hotis or Pancaldi?

Pancaldi projects furthest (Pancaldi 65/100, Hotis 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hotis and Pancaldi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Rose, Cloves and Cedar.

Is Hotis or Pancaldi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hotis is the stronger pick. For winter, Pancaldi is the stronger pick. Hotis suits daytime wear; Pancaldi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hotis and Pancaldi?

Hotis has top notes of Juniper Berries, Pink Pepper and Mate, heart notes of Rose, Tea, Cloves and Neroli, a base of Cedar, Tobacco, Amber and Labdanum. Pancaldi has top notes of Wormwood, Juniper Berries, Basil and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of Fir, Carnation, Cloves and Clary Sage, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Castoreum and Patchouli.