Fragrance comparison

Lemuria vs Pontevecchio

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 237 ratings analysed

Lemuria

Grisiau

3.679 votes

Rank #59,144 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Pontevecchio

Nobile 1942

3.97228 votes

Rank #10,163 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pontevecchio takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lemuria
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Pontevecchio
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Lemuria1/4

Pontevecchio3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LemuriaGrisiau

PontevecchioNobile 1942

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

3.97/ 5 · 228 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

44%Like

44%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

34%Love

42%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

228 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityPontevecchio

SillagePontevecchio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value49

Category winnerLemuriaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

yellow floral84%

earthy77%

smoky69%

woody61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeGreen LeavesBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Ylang-YlangJasmineVanilla

Base3 to 4 hours

IncenseEarthy NotesAmberMuskVetiver

Top

BergamotIncenseMandarin Orange

Heart

IrisGeraniumVirginia CedarBrazilian RosewoodJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Lemuria, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men63

Unisex30

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,144

PerfumerRoger Howell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,163

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerPontevecchioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lemuria by Grisiau presents a rich mix of crisp citrus, tropical florals, and resinous earth. It opens with juicy mandarin orange, tart bergamot, and a leafy green accord that feels like damp foliage. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts toward a warmer heart where sweet ylang-ylang and clean jasmin…

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Pontevecchio by Nobile 1942 opens with a bright burst of bergamot and mandarin orange, paired with a smoky touch of frankincense. As the initial citrus sparkle clears, the scent shifts into a clean, starched heart where iris and geranium meet cedarwood and rosewood. Jasmine and ylang-ylang lend a soft floral lift with…

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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, Lemuria or Pontevecchio?

Pontevecchio takes 3 of 4 categories. Lemuria is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes; Pontevecchio is rated 3.97/5 from 228 votes. Choose Lemuria for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Pontevecchio for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lemuria or Pontevecchio?

Pontevecchio lasts longest (Pontevecchio 69/100, Lemuria 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lemuria or Pontevecchio?

Pontevecchio projects furthest (Pontevecchio 58/100, Lemuria 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lemuria and Pontevecchio smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Lemuria or Pontevecchio better for summer or winter?

Lemuria suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lemuria and Pontevecchio?

Lemuria has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Green Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Vanilla, a base of Incense, Earthy Notes, Amber and Musk. Pontevecchio has top notes of Bergamot, Incense and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Geranium, Virginia Cedar and Brazilian Rosewood, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk.