Fragrance comparison

La Sorgente di Ninfee vs Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

La Sorgente di Ninfee

DFG1924

4.008 votes

Rank #57,062 GreenTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014

Paul Smith

3.888 votes

Rank #41,874 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014 takes 2 of 3 categories.

La Sorgente di Ninfee
Choose it for a green and tropical character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

La Sorgente di Ninfee1/3

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 20142/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: La Sorgente di Ninfee
Sillage & projection: Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La Sorgente di NinfeeDFG1924

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014Paul Smith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 22%Had 25%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityLa Sorgente di Ninfee

SillagePaul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

tropical83%

citrus65%

fruity48%

woody30%

citrus100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

tropical77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, tropical and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Herbal NotesGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

TeaMangoWhite Flowers

Base5-7 hrs

IncenseMossWoody Notes

Top

GrapefruitPepperCoriander

Heart

Carambola (Star Fruit)CedarNutmeg

Base

IncenseMoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Incense and Moss. Durations are only published for La Sorgente di Ninfee, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Spring86

Summer100

Fall29

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,062

PerfumerRoberto Dario

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,874

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerPaul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Sorgente di Ninfee by DFG1924 delivers a sharp, botanical splash of crushed garden greens and bitter grapefruit peel. The opening bites hard with stemmy realism. Within ten minutes, cool green tea and underripe mango emerge to soften the sharp citrus edges without turning into a sugary fruit cocktail. Subtle white …

Reviews →

A bright, spicy summer scent built around grapefruit, pepper and coriander, with star fruit adding a juicy tropical edge. Cedar, nutmeg, incense and moss keep it from feeling too simple. It reads fresh, light and softly warm rather than sharp. If you like easy daytime fragrances with a slightly unusual fruity twist, …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, La Sorgente di Ninfee or Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014?

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014 takes 2 of 3 categories. La Sorgente di Ninfee is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes; Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014 is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes. Choose La Sorgente di Ninfee for a green and tropical character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014 for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, La Sorgente di Ninfee or Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014?

La Sorgente di Ninfee lasts longest (La Sorgente di Ninfee 60/100, Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Sorgente di Ninfee or Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014?

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014 projects furthest (Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014 61/100, La Sorgente di Ninfee 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Sorgente di Ninfee and Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, tropical and fruity accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Incense and Moss.

Is La Sorgente di Ninfee or Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014 better for summer or winter?

La Sorgente di Ninfee suits daytime wear; Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Sorgente di Ninfee and Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014?

La Sorgente di Ninfee has top notes of Herbal Notes and Grapefruit, heart notes of Tea, Mango and White Flowers, a base of Incense, Moss and Woody Notes. Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014 has top notes of Grapefruit, Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Carambola (Star Fruit), Cedar and Nutmeg, a base of Incense and Moss.