Impressionism vs Pantheon R
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Impressionism takes 2 of 4 categories.
ImpressionismChoose it for a smoky and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Pantheon RChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Impressionism2/4
Pantheon R1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Impressionism
- Value for money
- Impressionism
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pantheon R
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ImpressionismAtrin StarPantheon RPantheon RomaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 8%Had 8%Want 83%
4.47/ 5 · 271 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
38%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
71%Love
15%Like
7%Ok
4%Dislike
3%Hate
271 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageImpressionism
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerImpressionismBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsmoky100%
woody91%
warm spicy83%
amber74%
oud65%
balsamic56%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
balsamic84%
sweet77%
leather69%
woody61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black PepperThymePatchouli
Heart
IncenseSmokeLeather
Base
Agarwood (Oud)Sandalwood
Top20-40 mins
CinnamonStrawberryRhubarbThyme
Heart2-4 hrs
SaffronIrisJasmine
Base8-12+ hrs
IncenseLeatherMyrhhGurjan balsamVanillaTolu BalsamAgarwood (Oud)Sandalwood
InformationalShared notesThyme, Incense, Leather and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Pantheon R, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Spring34
Summer16
Fall0
Winter100
Day51
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#51,727
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,304
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews17
Category winnerPantheon RHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotImpressionism is a dark, smoky woody spicy scent built around pepper, thyme, incense, leather, oud and sandalwood. It opens sharp and aromatic, then quickly turns drier, smokier and more resinous, with leather and oud giving it a serious, evening-leaning feel. This looks best suited to people who enjoy bold fragrance …
Reviews →Pantheon R opens with an unusual clash of tart rhubarb, wild strawberry, and hot cinnamon bark. Give it five minutes. The early blast is sharp and almost medicinal, but the harshness quickly fades into a rich wave of warm saffron and smoky incense. As the scent settles over the next few hours, heavy resins take contro…
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, Impressionism or Pantheon R?
Impressionism takes 2 of 4 categories. Impressionism is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes; Pantheon R is rated 4.47/5 from 271 votes. Choose Impressionism for a smoky and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Pantheon R for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Impressionism or Pantheon R?
They last about the same: Impressionism 87/100, Pantheon R 87/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Impressionism or Pantheon R?
Projection is very close: Impressionism 84/100, Pantheon R 82/100 for sillage.
Do Impressionism and Pantheon R smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Thyme, Incense, Leather and Agarwood (Oud).
Is Impressionism or Pantheon R better for summer or winter?
Impressionism suits evening wear; Pantheon R suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Impressionism and Pantheon R?
Impressionism has top notes of Black Pepper, Thyme and Patchouli, heart notes of Incense, Smoke and Leather, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood. Pantheon R has top notes of Cinnamon, Strawberry, Rhubarb and Thyme, heart notes of Saffron, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Leather, Myrhh and Gurjan balsam.
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