Fragrance comparison

Napoli vs Les 4 Saisons: Hiver

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 354 ratings analysed

3 wins

Napoli

Varriale Profumi

4.673 votes

Rank #44,525 PowderyAlmond

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Les 4 Saisons: Hiver

M. Micallef

3.72351 votes

Rank #8,495 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Napoli takes 3 of 4 categories.

Napoli
Choose it for a powdery and almond character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Les 4 Saisons: Hiver
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Napoli3/4

Les 4 Saisons: Hiver1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Napoli
Sillage & projection: Napoli
Value for money: Napoli
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Les 4 Saisons: Hiver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NapoliVarriale Profumi

Les 4 Saisons: HiverM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.72/ 5 · 351 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

24%Love

52%Like

3%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

221 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityNapoli

SillageNapoli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value55

Category winnerNapoliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

almond92%

iris84%

musky77%

white floral69%

yellow floral61%

woody100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

yellow floral69%

almond61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both powdery, almond and yellow floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

White FlowersAlmondIris

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-Ylang

Base6-8+ hrs

Musk

Top

OrangeNeroliAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangIrisCinnamonJasmine

Base

AlmondSandalwoodVanillaMuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Musk. Durations are only published for Napoli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night53

Spring20

Summer14

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex28

Women72

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,525

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,495

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerLes 4 Saisons: HiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Napoli by Varriale Profumi opens with a refreshing splash of bitter almond and cool, powdery iris. The floral start feels crisp. A subtle touch of sweet white flowers softens the initial sharpness, keeping the blend bright and easy on the senses. Within twenty minutes, the opening floral flash settles down smoothly. C…

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Les 4 Saisons: Hiver is a warm, powdery floral fragrance designed for the colder months. It opens with a vibrant, citrusy burst of orange, neroli, and Amalfi lemon before settling into a soft, cozy heart of ylang-ylang, iris, and cinnamon. The base features a creamy blend of almond, vanilla, and sandalwood that linger…

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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, Napoli or Les 4 Saisons: Hiver?

Napoli takes 3 of 4 categories. Napoli is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Les 4 Saisons: Hiver is rated 3.72/5 from 351 votes. Choose Napoli for a powdery and almond character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Les 4 Saisons: Hiver for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Napoli or Les 4 Saisons: Hiver?

Napoli lasts longest (Napoli 90/100, Les 4 Saisons: Hiver 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Napoli or Les 4 Saisons: Hiver?

Napoli projects furthest (Napoli 88/100, Les 4 Saisons: Hiver 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Napoli and Les 4 Saisons: Hiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, almond and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Almond, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Musk.

Is Napoli or Les 4 Saisons: Hiver better for summer or winter?

Napoli suits daytime wear; Les 4 Saisons: Hiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Napoli and Les 4 Saisons: Hiver?

Napoli has top notes of White Flowers, Almond and Iris, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk. Les 4 Saisons: Hiver has top notes of Orange, Neroli and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Iris, Cinnamon and Jasmine, a base of Almond, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.