Inoui vs Fontana Deco
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
23%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Inoui takes 4 of 5 categories.
InouiChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Fontana DecoChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Inoui4/5
Fontana Deco1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Inoui
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Inoui
- Sillage & projection
- Inoui
- Value for money
- Fontana Deco
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Inoui
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
InouiShiseidoFontana DecoBorsariWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.54/ 5 · 127 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
4.30/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 22%Had 3%Want 76%
Category winnerInouiRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate63%Love
31%Like
3%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
127 votes
30%Love
70%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityInoui
SillageInoui
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFontana DecoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
green84%
mossy77%
fresh spicy69%
earthy61%
woody100%
amber92%
powdery84%
citrus77%
sweet69%
musky61%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green NotesJuniperAmalfi LemonPeachGalbanum
Heart
PineFreesiaThymeJasmine
Base
oak mossVirginia CedarMyrhhCivetta
Top
PeachGalbanumPalisander RosewoodBergamotLimeAmalfi Lemon
Heart
Ylang-YlangRoseSandalwoodJasmineCinnamonBoronia
Base
MuskAmberOlibanumoak mossGuaiac WoodVanilleCivetta
InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Peach, Galbanum 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 seasonSpring89
Summer53
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night54
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night75
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#27,214
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#50,033
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerInouiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotShiseido Inoui starts with a sharp, bitter snap of galbanum and resinous juniper that feels like stepping into a cold, damp conifer forest. This green opening carries a chilling air, which soon softens as a subtle velvet peach note begins to warm on the skin. Rather than turning sweet, the composition relies on aromat…
Reviews →Fontana Deco is a vintage woody chypre with a bright citrus and peach opening, then a floral heart softened by sandalwood and a touch of cinnamon. As it settles, oakmoss, amber, musk and incense give it a powdery, warm, old-school feel. It may suit someone who enjoys classic feminine perfumery more than a modern fruit…
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, Inoui or Fontana Deco?
Inoui takes 4 of 5 categories. Inoui is rated 4.54/5 from 127 votes; Fontana Deco is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose Inoui for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Fontana Deco for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Inoui or Fontana Deco?
Inoui lasts longest (Inoui 73/100, Fontana Deco 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Inoui or Fontana Deco?
Inoui projects furthest (Inoui 65/100, Fontana Deco 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Inoui and Fontana Deco smell similar?
Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Peach, Galbanum and Jasmine.
Is Inoui or Fontana Deco better for summer or winter?
Inoui suits daytime wear; Fontana Deco suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Inoui and Fontana Deco?
Inoui has top notes of Green Notes, Juniper, Amalfi Lemon and Peach, heart notes of Pine, Freesia, Thyme and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Virginia Cedar, Myrhh and Civetta. Fontana Deco has top notes of Peach, Galbanum, Palisander Rosewood and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Sandalwood and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber, Olibanum and oak moss.
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