Fragrance comparison

Luciano vs Vertige Pour Homme

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 64 ratings analysed

5 wins

Luciano

Luciano Pavarotti

4.1744 votes

Rank #9,775 AromaticViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Vertige Pour Homme

Pierre Cardin

3.8520 votes

Rank #51,791 BalsamicFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luciano takes 5 of 5 categories.

Luciano
Choose it for a aromatic and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vertige Pour Homme
Choose it for a balsamic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Luciano5/5

Vertige Pour Homme0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LucianoLuciano Pavarotti

Vertige Pour HommePierre Cardin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%

3.85/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 32%Had 45%Want 23%

Category winnerLucianoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

19%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

10%Love

70%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityLuciano

SillageLuciano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value71

Category winnerLucianoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

violet92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

fresh spicy61%

balsamic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderGalbanumTarragonTangerineRosemaryBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

VioletNutmegCloves

Base

CedarSandalwoodTonka BeanIncenseMusk

Top

CyclamenGranny Smith appleLemon

Heart

NutmegLavenderTarragon

Base

Peru BalsamCedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, Tarragon, Lemon and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall53

Winter20

Day100

Night43

Spring100

Summer31

Fall62

Winter54

Day100

Night58

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,775

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#51,791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLucianoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Luciano by Luciano Pavarotti is an aromatic fougere that captures the classic, crisp spirit of late 90s masculine perfumery. Built on a bright opening of lavender, rosemary, and citrus, it evolves into a balanced heart of violet and spice. It is a refined, approachable choice for everyday wear during the spring months…

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Vertige Pour Homme by Pierre Cardin offers a crisp, aromatic profile built for daily wear. It starts with a sharp punch of Granny Smith apple and sour lemon, transitioning into a clean herbal core. Cedar wood and warm balsamic tones anchor the base, making it a reliable choice for casual daytime routines.

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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, Luciano or Vertige Pour Homme?

Luciano takes 5 of 5 categories. Luciano is rated 4.17/5 from 44 votes; Vertige Pour Homme is rated 3.85/5 from 20 votes. Choose Luciano for a aromatic and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vertige Pour Homme for a balsamic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Luciano or Vertige Pour Homme?

Luciano lasts longest (Luciano 71/100, Vertige Pour Homme 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Luciano or Vertige Pour Homme?

Luciano projects furthest (Luciano 63/100, Vertige Pour Homme 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Luciano and Vertige Pour Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Tarragon, Lemon and Nutmeg.

Is Luciano or Vertige Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

Luciano suits daytime wear; Vertige Pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Luciano and Vertige Pour Homme?

Luciano has top notes of Lavender, Galbanum, Tarragon and Tangerine, heart notes of Violet, Nutmeg and Cloves, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Incense. Vertige Pour Homme has top notes of Cyclamen, Granny Smith apple and Lemon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender and Tarragon, a base of Peru Balsam and Cedar.