Il Uva vs Counterattack
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Counterattack takes 1 of 1 categories.
Il UvaChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character.
CounterattackChoose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Il Uva0/1
Counterattack1/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Counterattack
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Il UvaILMIN ParfumsCounterattackAlexandria FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
4.36/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 23%Had 5%Want 72%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
36%Love
64%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
powdery61%
warm spicy100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
amber69%
lavender61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotLemonGrapefruitRhubarbBlack Currant
Heart
JasmineVioletCinnamonNutmegRoseGeraniumAgarwood (Oud)
Base
PatchouliCedarAmberSandalwoodTonka Bean
Notes
LavenderCardamomCinnamonMintAmberTonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodPatchouliOrange BlossomOakmossOlibanum
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring86
Summer29
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#57,259
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#37,701
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerCounterattackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIl Uva reads as a bright, woody-spicy unisex scent built around tart citrus, rhubarb, and black currant over a warmer floral-oud heart. The opening should feel crisp and slightly sharp, then soften into rose, violet, spice, and smooth woods with amber, sandalwood, and tonka giving the dry-down a gentler finish.
Reviews →Counterattack leans warm, spicy, and aromatic, with lavender, cardamom, cinnamon, and mint giving the opening a brisk lift before the fragrance settles into amber, woods, vanilla, and tonka. It reads like a modern oriental with a barbershop edge. On skin, it usually comes across more masculine than fully neutral. The …
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, Il Uva or Counterattack?
Counterattack takes 1 of 1 categories. Il Uva is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Counterattack is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes. Choose Il Uva for a woody and fresh spicy character. Choose Counterattack for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Do Il Uva and Counterattack smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood.
Is Il Uva or Counterattack better for summer or winter?
Counterattack suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Il Uva and Counterattack?
Il Uva has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit and Rhubarb, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Amber and Sandalwood. Counterattack features Lavender, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Mint and Amber.
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