La Primavera vs Anthracite
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
La PrimaveraChoose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
AnthraciteChoose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
La Primavera2/4
Anthracite2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- La Primavera
- Sillage & projection
- La Primavera
- Value for money
- Anthracite
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Anthracite
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
La PrimaveraArgosAnthraciteJacomoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 28%Had 7%Want 65%
4.13/ 5 · 127 votes
Have 35%Had 21%Want 44%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate71%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
29%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
33%Love
56%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
127 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLa Primavera
SillageLa Primavera
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAnthraciteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
rose92%
green84%
powdery77%
musky69%
aromatic61%
green100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
floral61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both green, powdery and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green LeavesBergamotLemon
Heart
RoseHeliotrope
Base
MuskVetiverVanilla
Top
HiacynthBasilBergamotLemon
Heart
NarcissusOrris RootOrange BlossomTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyVioletRoseJasmine
Base
AmberVetiverCedarHeliotropeBenzoinMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Rose and Heliotrope. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night67
Spring100
Summer50
Fall94
Winter78
Day100
Night58
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#44,819
PerfumerChristian Petrovich
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#11,709
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Category winnerAnthraciteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArgos La Primavera hits the skin with an unmistakable punch of bitter bergamot, tart lemon, and bruised green leaves. The opening feels raw and zesty, cutting straight through humid morning air. As the initial citrus surge settles, a floral heart built around damp rose and powdery heliotrope takes control. The base dr…
Reviews →Anthracite by Jacomo is a complex oriental floral fragrance launched in 1990. It balances green notes like hyacinth and basil against a dense base of vanilla, benzoin, and amber. This scent feels mysterious and dark, suited for cooler weather when you want a fragrance that feels like an enchanted forest.
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, La Primavera or Anthracite?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. La Primavera is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes; Anthracite is rated 4.13/5 from 127 votes. Choose La Primavera for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Anthracite for a green and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, La Primavera or Anthracite?
La Primavera lasts longest (La Primavera 88/100, Anthracite 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, La Primavera or Anthracite?
La Primavera projects furthest (La Primavera 75/100, Anthracite 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do La Primavera and Anthracite smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Rose and Heliotrope.
Is La Primavera or Anthracite better for summer or winter?
La Primavera suits daytime wear; Anthracite suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in La Primavera and Anthracite?
La Primavera has top notes of Green Leaves, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Rose and Heliotrope, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Vanilla. Anthracite has top notes of Hiacynth, Basil, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Narcissus, Orris Root, Orange Blossom and Tuberose, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Cedar and Heliotrope.
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