Fragrance comparison

Knize Sec vs Piazza Esedra

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 163 ratings analysed

2 wins

Knize Sec

Knize

3.74162 votes

Rank #11,935 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Piazza Esedra

Bottega del Profumo

5.001 votes

Rank #52,703 AquaticAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Knize Sec takes 2 of 3 categories.

Knize Sec
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Piazza Esedra
Choose it for a aquatic and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Knize Sec2/3

Piazza Esedra1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Knize SecKnize

Piazza EsedraBottega del Profumo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 162 votes

Have 42%Had 10%Want 48%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 87%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

90 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPiazza Esedra

SillageKnize Sec

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

smoky77%

leather69%

lavender61%

aquatic100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

lavender61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeCitrusesAmalfi LemonCoriander

Heart

LavenderJasmineSagePetitgrain

Base

IncenseLeatherAmberMusk

Top

Water NotesLavenderCitruses

Heart

VioletMarigoldSage

Base

SandalwoodAmberVetiverPetitgrainMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Lavender, Sage and Petitgrain. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer28

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night45

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,935

PerfumerFrancois Coty, Vincent Roubert

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#52,703

PerfumerAndrea Marcoccia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKnize SecHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Knize Sec is an aromatic woody fragrance that leans into dry citrus and smoky leather. Launched in 1985 as a sharper, more restrained relative to the classic Knize Ten, it emphasizes a crisp coriander and lemon opening over a base of incense and musk. It offers a refined, professional scent profile suitable for daily …

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Piazza Esedra by Bottega del Profumo, created by perfumer Andrea Marcoccia in 2010, takes a wet green approach to the traditional aromatic fougere family. The scent opens with cool water notes, crisp lavender, and bright citruses that mimic damp morning air. As the liquid warms on skin, marigold and herbal sage join a…

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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, Knize Sec or Piazza Esedra?

Knize Sec takes 2 of 3 categories. Knize Sec is rated 3.74/5 from 162 votes; Piazza Esedra is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Knize Sec for a citrus and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Piazza Esedra for a aquatic and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Knize Sec or Piazza Esedra?

Piazza Esedra lasts longest (Piazza Esedra 80/100, Knize Sec 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Knize Sec or Piazza Esedra?

Knize Sec projects furthest (Knize Sec 61/100, Piazza Esedra 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Knize Sec and Piazza Esedra smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Citruses, Lavender, Sage and Petitgrain.

Is Knize Sec or Piazza Esedra better for summer or winter?

Knize Sec suits daytime wear; Piazza Esedra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Knize Sec and Piazza Esedra?

Knize Sec has top notes of Orange, Citruses, Amalfi Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Sage and Petitgrain, a base of Incense, Leather, Amber and Musk. Piazza Esedra has top notes of Water Notes, Lavender and Citruses, heart notes of Violet, Marigold and Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver and Petitgrain.