Fragrance comparison

Il Giardino vs XO Homme

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 122 ratings analysed

Il Giardino

Pantheon Roma

3.88112 votes

Rank #17,094 GreenFresh

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12%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

XO Homme

Arabian Oud

4.3010 votes

Rank #43,048 Warm SpicyCinnamon

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

XO Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.

Il Giardino
Choose it for a green and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
XO Homme
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Il Giardino1/5

XO Homme4/5

Ratings & consensus: XO Homme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: XO Homme
Sillage & projection: XO Homme
Value for money: XO Homme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Il Giardino

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Il GiardinoPantheon Roma

XO HommeArabian Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 36%Had 15%Want 50%

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 28%Had 9%Want 64%

Category winnerXO HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

33%Like

12%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

112 votes

70%Love

0%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityXO Homme

SillageXO Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value67

Category winnerXO HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

green100%

fresh88%

floral77%

fruity65%

ozonic53%

woody42%

warm spicy100%

cinnamon90%

musky80%

white floral70%

powdery60%

citrus50%

Scent match12%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Floral NotesIvy

Heart2-4 hrs

ApplePearVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherMuskCedarBenzoin

Top

JasmineCitrusesIvyLavender

Heart

VetiverAppleFruity Notes

Base

CinnamonSandalwoodMuskPatchouliCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesIvy, Apple, Vetiver and Musk. Durations are only published for Il Giardino, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall51

Winter22

Day100

Night32

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex41

Women52

Casual 39%Work 33%Date 19%Party 8%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,094

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#43,048

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIl GiardinoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pantheon Roma Il Giardino captures the scent of a secluded Italian courtyard after rain. It opens with bitter, snapped ivy vines and wet stone before unfolding into crisp green apple and juicy pear. The fruit never turns sweet or syrupy. Instead, a dry vetiver and delicate floral undertone keep the composition cool an…

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XO Homme is a warm spicy, musky woody scent that opens brighter than its accord list suggests, with citrus, lavender and jasmine adding lift before the fragrance settles into cinnamon, soft woods and amber. It feels dressed up but approachable. The overall effect is smooth, slightly powdery and confidently masculine. …

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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, Il Giardino or XO Homme?

XO Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. Il Giardino is rated 3.88/5 from 112 votes; XO Homme is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose Il Giardino for a green and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose XO Homme for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Il Giardino or XO Homme?

XO Homme lasts longest (XO Homme 72/100, Il Giardino 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Il Giardino or XO Homme?

XO Homme projects furthest (XO Homme 75/100, Il Giardino 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Il Giardino and XO Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Ivy, Apple, Vetiver and Musk.

Is Il Giardino or XO Homme better for summer or winter?

Il Giardino suits daytime wear; XO Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Il Giardino and XO Homme?

Il Giardino has top notes of Floral Notes and Ivy, heart notes of Apple, Pear and Vetiver, a base of Leather, Musk, Cedar and Benzoin. XO Homme has top notes of Jasmine, Citruses, Ivy and Lavender, heart notes of Vetiver, Apple and Fruity Notes, a base of Cinnamon, Sandalwood, Musk and Patchouli.