Fragrance comparison

Luciano Pavarotti vs Paris – Venise

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 2,023 ratings analysed

7 wins

Luciano Pavarotti

4.36209 votes

Rank #3,189 AmberWoody

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23%scent match

Clearly different

Paris – Venise

Chanel

4.261,814 votes

Rank #28,244 CitrusPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luciano Pavarotti takes 7 of 7 categories.

Luciano Pavarotti
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Paris – Venise
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Luciano Pavarotti7/7

Paris – Venise0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Luciano PavarottiLuciano Pavarotti

Paris – VeniseChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 209 votes

Have 49%Had 11%Want 40%

4.26/ 5 · 1,814 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerLuciano PavarottiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

33%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

145 votes

47%Love

38%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

1,814 votes

Category winnerLuciano PavarottiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityLuciano Pavarotti

SillageLuciano Pavarotti

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value40

Category winnerLuciano PavarottiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

honey69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

powdery92%

iris84%

vanilla77%

violet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon VerbenaAmalfi LemonPetitgrainIvyBergamotNeroli

Heart

PatchouliCloveIrisGeraniumRoseVirginia Cedar

Base

White HoneyOpoponaxoak mossBenzoinTonka BeanAmberLeatherLiatris

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamotOrangePetitgrainPink Pepper

Heart2-3 hrs

IrisNeroliRoseYlang-YlangGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

White MuskTonka BeanVanillaVioletOrrisBenzoin

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Bergamot, Neroli and Iris. Durations are only published for Paris – Venise, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night28

Category winnerLuciano PavarottiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex13

Women3

Men1

Unisex17

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,189

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#28,244

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLuciano PavarottiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Luciano Pavarotti is a classic woody chypre that leans into its aromatic roots. It features a bright opening of lemon verbena and bergamot that transitions into a heart of clove, patchouli, and rose. The base relies on oakmoss and leather, grounding the scent in a traditional, mature structure that shines best during …

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Chanel Paris Venise delivers an easy, comforting splash of Italian sunshine grounded by French refinement. It opens with an uplifting burst of fresh neroli, bitter orange, and zesty lemon before mellowing into an airy floral heart of powdery iris and gentle geranium. The base settles into a cozy, skin-hugging warmth o…

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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 Pavarotti or Paris – Venise?

Luciano Pavarotti takes 7 of 7 categories. Luciano Pavarotti is rated 4.36/5 from 209 votes; Paris – Venise is rated 4.26/5 from 1,814 votes. Choose Luciano Pavarotti for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Paris – Venise for a citrus and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Luciano Pavarotti or Paris – Venise?

Luciano Pavarotti lasts longest (Luciano Pavarotti 78/100, Paris – Venise 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Luciano Pavarotti or Paris – Venise?

Luciano Pavarotti projects furthest (Luciano Pavarotti 67/100, Paris – Venise 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Luciano Pavarotti and Paris – Venise smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Bergamot, Neroli and Iris.

Is Luciano Pavarotti or Paris – Venise better for summer or winter?

For summer, Luciano Pavarotti is the stronger pick. For winter, Luciano Pavarotti is the stronger pick. Paris – Venise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Luciano Pavarotti and Paris – Venise?

Luciano Pavarotti has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Amalfi Lemon, Petitgrain and Ivy, heart notes of Patchouli, Clove, Iris and Geranium, a base of White Honey, Opoponax, oak moss and Benzoin. Paris – Venise has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Orange and Petitgrain, heart notes of Iris, Neroli, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of White Musk, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Violet.