Fragrance comparison

Michelangelo vs Palmetto

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 107 ratings analysed

4 wins

Michelangelo

Onyrico

3.8884 votes

Rank #14,967 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%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?

Michelangelo takes 4 of 5 categories.

Michelangelo
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Palmetto
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Michelangelo4/5

Palmetto1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MichelangeloOnyrico

PalmettoFulton & Roark

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

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

27%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

84 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMichelangelo

SillageMichelangelo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value34

Category winnerMichelangeloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

green77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

floral65%

white floral53%

aromatic42%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ArtemisiaGrapefruitMarigoldCassisBergamot

Heart

FigOliveGalbanumMagnoliaHyacinthIncense

Base

Fig TreeCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanumPatchouliCedarVetiver

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

NeroliMagnolia

Base5-7 hrs

CedarIncense

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Magnolia, Incense and Cedar. Durations are only published for Palmetto, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer100

Fall46

Winter21

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer89

Fall89

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex65

Women15

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#14,967

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#38,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2023

Reviews2

Category winnerMichelangeloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Michelangelo by Onyrico captures the artist's birthplace with a sharp, green olive note and pulpy figs. A cool heart of galbanum and incense keeps the scent dry, making this woody aromatic an ideal choice for warm spring days when you want a crisp, leafy fragrance that steers clear of standard citrus cologne tropes.

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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, Michelangelo or Palmetto?

Michelangelo takes 4 of 5 categories. Michelangelo is rated 3.88/5 from 84 votes; Palmetto is rated 4.07/5 from 23 votes. Choose Michelangelo for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Palmetto for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Michelangelo or Palmetto?

Michelangelo lasts longest (Michelangelo 60/100, Palmetto 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Michelangelo or Palmetto?

Michelangelo projects furthest (Michelangelo 71/100, Palmetto 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Michelangelo and Palmetto smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Magnolia, Incense and Cedar.

Is Michelangelo or Palmetto better for summer or winter?

Michelangelo suits daytime wear; Palmetto suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Michelangelo and Palmetto?

Michelangelo has top notes of Artemisia, Grapefruit, Marigold and Cassis, heart notes of Fig, Olive, Galbanum and Magnolia, a base of Fig Tree, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Labdanum and Patchouli. Palmetto has top notes of Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Neroli and Magnolia, a base of Cedar and Incense.