Hydrangea vs Pasticcio
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pasticcio takes 5 of 7 categories.
HydrangeaChoose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
PasticcioChoose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hydrangea2/7
Pasticcio5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Pasticcio
- Community sentiment
- Pasticcio
- Longevity
- Pasticcio
- Sillage & projection
- Pasticcio
- Value for money
- Hydrangea
- Versatility
- Hydrangea
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pasticcio
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
HydrangeaJ-ScentPasticcioSospiro PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.46/ 5 · 99 votes
Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%
4.17/ 5 · 184 votes
Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%
Category winnerPasticcioRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate18%Love
42%Like
14%Ok
18%Dislike
7%Hate
99 votes
57%Love
22%Like
9%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate
184 votes
Category winnerPasticcioMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPasticcio
SillagePasticcio
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHydrangeaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
white floral92%
floral84%
powdery77%
violet69%
rose61%
powdery100%
woody92%
iris84%
floral77%
earthy69%
green61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both powdery, green and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
HyacinthJasmineIris FlowerGreen LeavesLily-of-the-ValleyMuskVioletCedarRose
No top / heart / base split published
Top15-30 mins
Currant budsHyacinthGreen NotesBergamotOrange BlossomNasturtiumRoseHawthorn
Heart2-4 hrs
Orris RootVioletLimeJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangLily
Base8-12 hrs
SandalwoodCedarMuskIrisAmberOakmossHeliotrope
InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk. Durations are only published for Pasticcio, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer69
Fall31
Winter31
Day100
Night30
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter93
Day100
Night81
Category winnerHydrangeaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16,175
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews30
Overall rank#4,925
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews36
Category winnerPasticcioHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJ-Scent Hydrangea mimics the scent of a blooming hydrangea bush after a rainstorm. It blends fresh hyacinth, jasmine, and cedarwood to create a realistic, aquatic floral profile. This fragrance performs best in cool, damp spring weather, offering an ethereal and green experience that is suited for both men and women w…
Reviews →Sospiro Pasticcio opens with an assertive flash of crisp green notes, tangy bergamot, and zesty currant buds that immediately wake up the senses. As that brisk herbal opening softens over the first half hour, a powdery heart of velvety orris root, violet petals, and creamy jasmine takes center stage. The long dry-down…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Hydrangea or Pasticcio?
Pasticcio takes 5 of 7 categories. Hydrangea is rated 3.46/5 from 99 votes; Pasticcio is rated 4.17/5 from 184 votes. Choose Hydrangea for a green and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pasticcio for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Hydrangea or Pasticcio?
Pasticcio lasts longest (Pasticcio 75/100, Hydrangea 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Hydrangea or Pasticcio?
Pasticcio projects furthest (Pasticcio 64/100, Hydrangea 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Hydrangea and Pasticcio smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, green and floral accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.
Is Hydrangea or Pasticcio better for summer or winter?
For summer, Hydrangea is the stronger pick. For winter, Pasticcio is the stronger pick. Hydrangea suits daytime wear; Pasticcio suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Hydrangea and Pasticcio?
Hydrangea features Hyacinth, Jasmine, Iris Flower, Green Leaves and Lily-of-the-Valley. Pasticcio has top notes of Currant buds, Hyacinth, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, Violet, Lime and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk and Iris.
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