Fragrance comparison

I.Utopia vs Meraviglioso Istante

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

I.Utopia

IO.KO 1954

4.2512 votes

Rank #35,828 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Meraviglioso Istante

Flumen Profumi

4.333 votes

Rank #56,451 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

I.Utopia
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Meraviglioso Istante
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

I.Utopia1/3

Meraviglioso Istante1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Meraviglioso Istante
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: I.Utopia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

I.UtopiaIO.KO 1954

Meraviglioso IstanteFlumen Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 29%Had 24%Want 46%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 22%Had 17%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage89

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMeraviglioso Istante

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

rose90%

patchouli80%

warm spicy70%

leather60%

oud50%

warm spicy100%

white floral92%

oud84%

fresh spicy77%

cinnamon69%

metallic61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both warm spicy and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Damask RoseAgarwood (Oud)SaffronSpicy Notes

Heart

PatchouliCashmere WoodLeatherJasmineVanilla

Base

Guaiac WoodPrecious WoodsSandalwoodAmberWhite Musk

Top

SaffronCalabrian bergamotPink Pepper

Heart

GardeniaCinnamonDamask RoseEgyptian JasmineBlack PepperLily

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanVetiverGuaiac WoodLabdanum

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,828

PerfumerEnzo Galardi

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#56,451

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerI.UtopiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

I.Utopia by IO.KO 1954 is a woody and rose-focused fragrance that centers on a blend of agarwood and Damask rose. It leans toward a clean, refined profile that sits well for both men and women. This is a scent for those who enjoy structured, oriental woody compositions without the typical barnyard funk found in many o…

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Meraviglioso Istante opens with a sharp burst of saffron, Calabrian bergamot, and crackling pink pepper. The top notes fade quickly into a dense floral heart dominated by gardenia, Damask rose, and sweet cinnamon. Warm spices cut through the white floral petals while black pepper adds a dry, prickly edge. As the scen…

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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, I.Utopia or Meraviglioso Istante?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. I.Utopia is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Meraviglioso Istante is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose I.Utopia for a woody and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Meraviglioso Istante for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, I.Utopia or Meraviglioso Istante?

They last about the same: I.Utopia 75/100, Meraviglioso Istante 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, I.Utopia or Meraviglioso Istante?

Meraviglioso Istante projects furthest (Meraviglioso Istante 89/100, I.Utopia 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Do I.Utopia and Meraviglioso Istante smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Jasmine.

Is I.Utopia or Meraviglioso Istante better for summer or winter?

I.Utopia suits evening wear; Meraviglioso Istante suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in I.Utopia and Meraviglioso Istante?

I.Utopia has top notes of Damask Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Patchouli, Cashmere Wood, Leather and Jasmine, a base of Guaiac Wood, Precious Woods, Sandalwood and Amber. Meraviglioso Istante has top notes of Saffron, Calabrian bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Gardenia, Cinnamon, Damask Rose and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Guaiac Wood.