Fragrance comparison

Lisbon Blues vs Palmetto

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 50 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lisbon Blues

SP Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit

3.1527 votes

Rank #22,897 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Palmetto

Fulton & Roark · 2023

4.0723 votes

Rank #38,499 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lisbon Blues takes 4 of 5 categories.

Lisbon Blues
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Palmetto
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lisbon Blues4/5

Palmetto1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lisbon BluesSP Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit

PalmettoFulton & Roark

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.15/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 25%Had 14%Want 61%

4.07/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 52%Had 26%Want 23%

Category winnerPalmettoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

19%Like

4%Ok

48%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

60%Love

13%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLisbon Blues

SillageLisbon Blues

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value34

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

animalic61%

citrus100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

floral65%

white floral53%

aromatic42%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CivetAldehydesBergamotGalbanumLimeGrapefruitCastoreumArtemisiaVirginia CedarelemiSandalwoodGuaiac Wood

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

NeroliMagnolia

Base5-7 hrs

CedarIncense

Category winnerLisbon BluesLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter40

Day68

Night100

Spring100

Summer89

Fall89

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 38%Party 29%Casual 23%Work 11%

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,897

PerfumerSven Pritzkoleit

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#38,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2023

Reviews2

Category winnerLisbon BluesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lisbon Blues by SP Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit hits the air with a bold clash of bright citrus and dirty animalic warmth. The opening bursts with tart bergamot, zesty lime, and bitter galbanum before sinking into a raw base of civet, castoreum, and cedar. It smells like a vintage leather jacket worn into an old jazz club…

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Palmetto by Fulton & Roark delivers a sharp, sun-drenched blast of tart grapefruit peel and crackling pink pepper right from the nozzle. Give it two minutes. The initial alcohol flash clears quickly to reveal zesty citrus oils rather than synthetic candy sweetness. As the top notes settle on warm skin, green neroli an…

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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, Lisbon Blues or Palmetto?

Lisbon Blues takes 4 of 5 categories. Lisbon Blues is rated 3.15/5 from 27 votes; Palmetto is rated 4.07/5 from 23 votes. Choose Lisbon Blues for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Palmetto for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lisbon Blues or Palmetto?

Lisbon Blues lasts longest (Lisbon Blues 76/100, Palmetto 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lisbon Blues or Palmetto?

Lisbon Blues projects furthest (Lisbon Blues 66/100, Palmetto 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lisbon Blues and Palmetto smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit and Virginia Cedar.

Is Lisbon Blues or Palmetto better for summer or winter?

Lisbon Blues suits evening wear; Palmetto suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lisbon Blues and Palmetto?

Lisbon Blues features Civet, Aldehydes, Bergamot, Galbanum and Lime. Palmetto has top notes of Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Neroli and Magnolia, a base of Cedar and Incense.