Fragrance comparison

Le Zuccherose vs Sorbet

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Le Zuccherose

Bottega Verde

3.805 votes

Rank #44,475 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Sorbet

Twinkle Apothecary · 2019

4.001 votes

Rank #63,086 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sorbet takes 2 of 3 categories.

Le Zuccherose
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sorbet
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Le Zuccherose1/3

Sorbet2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le ZuccheroseBottega Verde

SorbetTwinkle Apothecary

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 21%Had 29%Want 50%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%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

⏱ Longevity27

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySorbet

SillageSorbet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet91%

amber83%

powdery74%

soft spicy65%

yellow floral56%

sweet100%

vanilla91%

amber83%

citrus74%

floral65%

fruity56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SugarStar Anise

Heart

Ylang-YlangHeliotropeJasmine

Base

VanillaAmberBenzoin

Notes

LemonRed BerriesVanillaSugarRhododendronBenzoinCO2 ExtractsOily Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSugar, Vanilla and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Sorbet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 43%Work 29%Date 20%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,475

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#63,086

PerfumerStefanie Grant-Cassel

Launched2019

Reviews0

Category winnerLe ZuccheroseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bottega Verde Le Zuccherose concentrates on pure gourmand warmth. Opening with white sugar and star anise, it delivers an instant hit of kitchen sweet simplicity. As it settles, warm heliotrope and ylang-ylang introduce a soft powdery floral layer beneath the syrup. The base leans heavily on vanilla, amber, and resino…

Reviews →

Twinkle Apothecary Sorbet captures the brisk bite of freshly scooped lemon Italian ice on a warm pavement. The first spray delivers tart Meyer lemon peel and juicy red berries that smell mouthwateringly real. The citrus hits immediately. There is a brief solvent lift before the botanical carrier oils settle flat again…

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, Le Zuccherose or Sorbet?

Sorbet takes 2 of 3 categories. Le Zuccherose is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Sorbet is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Le Zuccherose for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sorbet for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Le Zuccherose or Sorbet?

Sorbet lasts longest (Sorbet 40/100, Le Zuccherose 27/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Zuccherose or Sorbet?

Sorbet projects furthest (Sorbet 50/100, Le Zuccherose 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Zuccherose and Sorbet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Sugar, Vanilla and Benzoin.

Is Le Zuccherose or Sorbet better for summer or winter?

Le Zuccherose suits daytime wear; Sorbet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Zuccherose and Sorbet?

Le Zuccherose has top notes of Sugar and Star Anise, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Benzoin. Sorbet features Lemon, Red Berries, Vanilla, Sugar and Rhododendron.