Fragrance comparison

In principio vs Veneno

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

2 wins

In principio

Zanini

4.1317 votes

Rank #20,016 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Veneno

Amado

5.002 votes

Rank #44,509 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In principio takes 2 of 4 categories.

In principio
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking.
Veneno
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

In principio2/4

Veneno1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Veneno
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: In principio
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: In principio

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In principioZanini

VenenoAmado

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityVeneno

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerIn principioBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

amber77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Tuscan CypressBitter OrangeTurkish RoseFrankincenseYlang YlangAmbergrisKumquatNutmegelemiLilyMacePalisander Rosewood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PineappleNutmegPeachelemiPlumYlang Ylang

Heart

RoseJasmine SambacCashmere Wood

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodLabdanumVanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Ylang Ylang, Nutmeg and elemi. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,016

PerfumerPhilippo Zanini

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#44,509

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIn principioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

In principio by Zanini starts with bright, bitter citrus and dries down to a rich, meditative base of frankincense and cistus. The fragrance suits individuals seeking a contemplative, resinous aroma for cool autumn evenings. It balances citrus top notes with warm, mineral ambergris, creating a distinct option for thos…

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Veneno is a fruity woody scent with a plush, sweet edge. It opens on juicy pineapple with peach and plum, warmed by nutmeg and a resinous elemi sparkle. A soft rose and jasmine heart sits under the fruit rather than taking over, then it dries down into creamy sandalwood, patchouli, amber, vanilla and musk. If you like…

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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, In principio or Veneno?

In principio takes 2 of 4 categories. In principio is rated 4.13/5 from 17 votes; Veneno is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose In principio for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Choose Veneno for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, In principio or Veneno?

Veneno lasts longest (Veneno 100/100, In principio 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In principio or Veneno?

Projection is very close: In principio 75/100, Veneno 75/100 for sillage.

Do In principio and Veneno smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Ylang Ylang, Nutmeg and elemi.

Is In principio or Veneno better for summer or winter?

Veneno suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In principio and Veneno?

In principio features Tuscan Cypress, Bitter Orange, Turkish Rose, Frankincense and Ylang Ylang. Veneno has top notes of Pineapple, Nutmeg, Peach and elemi, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine Sambac and Cashmere Wood, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Labdanum.