Fragrance comparison

Le Rayon Vert vs Toscana

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 79 ratings analysed

3 wins

Le Rayon Vert

Sultan Pasha Attars

3.9963 votes

Rank #5,621 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Toscana

Paolo Gigli

4.1216 votes

Rank #48,532 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Rayon Vert takes 3 of 4 categories.

Le Rayon Vert
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Toscana
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Le Rayon Vert3/4

Toscana1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Rayon VertSultan Pasha Attars

ToscanaPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 40%Had 15%Want 44%

4.12/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 23%Had 30%Want 47%

Category winnerToscanaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

29%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

44%Love

38%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityLe Rayon Vert

SillageLe Rayon Vert

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

white floral84%

amber77%

floral69%

woody61%

citrus100%

woody92%

amber84%

rose77%

white floral69%

musky61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ArtemisiaelemiClary SageHyacinthAldehydesLimeBergamot

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCyclamenCarnationGeraniumGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangDamask Rose

Base

OakmossCivetAmbergrisBalsam FirCastoreumIncensePalisander RosewoodTobacco

Top20-40 mins

BergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Damask RoseJasmine Sambac

Base6-10 hrs

Palisander RosewoodMuskWhite Amber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Damask Rose and Palisander Rosewood. Durations are only published for Toscana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex78

Women11

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 36%Work 32%Date 20%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,621

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#48,532

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLe Rayon VertHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Rayon Vert is an aromatic green composition centering on artemisia, hyacinth, and oakmoss. It offers a bracing, forest-like freshness that feels classic yet distinct. This attar performs beautifully during spring and summer, grounding the wearer in earthy, herbal notes. Its texture is smooth, waxy, and mossy, makin…

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Paolo Gigli Toscana starts with an immediate splash of tart Italian lemon and bitter bergamot. The citrus hits immediately. That sharp, solvent-heavy burst softens within five minutes into a clean floral heart of Damask rose and jasmine sambac. It feels classic yet remarkably fresh. As skin heat warms the oils, the ba…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Le Rayon Vert or Toscana?

Le Rayon Vert takes 3 of 4 categories. Le Rayon Vert is rated 3.99/5 from 63 votes; Toscana is rated 4.12/5 from 16 votes. Choose Le Rayon Vert for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Toscana for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Rayon Vert or Toscana?

Le Rayon Vert lasts longest (Le Rayon Vert 84/100, Toscana 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Rayon Vert or Toscana?

Le Rayon Vert projects furthest (Le Rayon Vert 72/100, Toscana 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Rayon Vert and Toscana smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Damask Rose and Palisander Rosewood.

Is Le Rayon Vert or Toscana better for summer or winter?

Le Rayon Vert suits daytime wear; Toscana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Rayon Vert and Toscana?

Le Rayon Vert has top notes of Artemisia, elemi, Clary Sage and Hyacinth, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Cyclamen, Carnation and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Ambergris and Balsam Fir. Toscana has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Damask Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Palisander Rosewood, Musk and White Amber.