Fragrance comparison

Java Wood vs Meraviglioso

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 102 ratings analysed

Java Wood

Première Note

3.4654 votes

Rank #43,297 Soft SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Meraviglioso

Pollini Profumi

4.2548 votes

Rank #25,885 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Meraviglioso takes 7 of 7 categories.

Java Wood
Choose it for a soft spicy and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Meraviglioso
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Java Wood0/7

Meraviglioso7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Java WoodPremière Note

MeravigliosoPollini Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.46/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 51%Had 9%Want 40%

4.25/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 49%Had 7%Want 43%

Category winnerMeravigliosoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

24%Dislike

4%Hate

54 votes

63%Love

23%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

8%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerMeravigliosoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMeraviglioso

SillageMeraviglioso

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMeravigliosoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

anis84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

earthy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

tobacco77%

green69%

citrus61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Star AniseSichuan PepperBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

TobaccoCuminViolet Leaf

Base5-7 hrs

Haitian VetiverJava vetiver oilLicorice

Top

YuzuCardamomMintBergamotFruity NotesLemon ZestEucalyptus

Heart

Black TeaGeraniumRoseMagnolia

Base

TobaccoIndonesian Patchouli LeafHaitian VetiverJava vetiver oilCypriolAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tobacco, Haitian Vetiver and Java vetiver oil. Durations are only published for Java Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer50

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night85

Spring77

Summer31

Fall100

Winter100

Day77

Night100

Category winnerMeravigliosoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex36

Women14

Men50

Unisex47

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,297

PerfumerMelanie Leroux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,885

PerfumerManfredi Gaetano, Michele Pollini

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMeravigliosoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Première Note Java Wood is an earthy, dry spice fragrance built around woody roots and herbal heat. The opening snaps with tart bergamot, tingling Sichuan pepper, and bitter star anise. It feels sharp. Soon, dried tobacco leaves and warm cumin bring a dusty, aromatic grit to the midsection. A foundation of dark Haitia…

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Pollini Profumi Meraviglioso opens with a sharp burst of yuzu peel and crushed eucalyptus that feels instantly cooling on skin. Spicy cardamom and bergamot quickly join the top, cutting through humid morning air before settling into a steeped black tea core. As the bright citrus quiet down, the base reveals heavy Jav…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Java Wood or Meraviglioso?

Meraviglioso takes 7 of 7 categories. Java Wood is rated 3.46/5 from 54 votes; Meraviglioso is rated 4.25/5 from 48 votes. Choose Java Wood for a soft spicy and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Meraviglioso for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Java Wood or Meraviglioso?

Meraviglioso lasts longest (Meraviglioso 76/100, Java Wood 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Java Wood or Meraviglioso?

Meraviglioso projects furthest (Meraviglioso 61/100, Java Wood 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Java Wood and Meraviglioso smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tobacco, Haitian Vetiver and Java vetiver oil.

Is Java Wood or Meraviglioso better for summer or winter?

For summer, Java Wood is the stronger pick. For winter, Meraviglioso is the stronger pick. Java Wood suits daytime wear; Meraviglioso suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Java Wood and Meraviglioso?

Java Wood has top notes of Star Anise, Sichuan Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco, Cumin and Violet Leaf, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Java vetiver oil and Licorice. Meraviglioso has top notes of Yuzu, Cardamom, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Tea, Geranium, Rose and Magnolia, a base of Tobacco, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Haitian Vetiver and Java vetiver oil.