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Nica vs Souvenir D'Italie

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

Updated 111 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Souvenir D'Italie takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Nica

    Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Souvenir D'Italie

    Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Nica1/7
Souvenir D'Italie6/7
Ratings & consensus
Nica
Community sentiment
Souvenir D'Italie
Longevity
Souvenir D'Italie
Sillage & projection
Souvenir D'Italie
Value for money
Souvenir D'Italie
Versatility
Souvenir D'Italie
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Souvenir D'Italie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
NicaProfumi di Pantelleria
Souvenir D'ItalieRoccobarocco
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 48 votes
Have 27%Had 19%Want 53%
3.81/ 5 · 63 votes
Have 27%Had 25%Want 48%
Category winnerNicaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
40%Love
35%Like
10%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

48 votes

19%Love
59%Like
6%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerSouvenir D'ItalieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevitySouvenir D'Italie

SillageSouvenir D'Italie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price value57
Category winnerSouvenir D'ItalieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
woody91%
sweet83%
powdery74%
floral65%
warm spicy56%
floral100%
fruity92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
citrus61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both fruity, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
GrapesBlueberryTangerine
Heart2 to 3 hours
MaceVioletFreesiaCardamom
Base3 to 6 hours
Virginia CedarMuskSandalwood
Top
BlueberryBlack CurrantGrapefruit
Heart
FreesiaCardamomWisteriaJasmine
Base
SandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesBlueberry, Freesia, Cardamom and Musk. Durations are only published for Nica, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring82
Summer100
Fall53
Winter18
Day100
Night22
Spring91
Summer59
Fall100
Winter55
Day100
Night60
Category winnerSouvenir D'ItalieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex33
Women67
Men0
Unisex8
Women92
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,465

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#26,459

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerSouvenir D'ItalieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nica by Profumi di Pantelleria is a floral woody musk that balances tart fruit with soft florals and warm base woods. It opens with an energetic blend of grapes, blueberry, and bright tangerine, giving an immediate sweet fruit burst reminiscent of ripe purple berries. As the opening settles, violet and freesia introdu…

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Souvenir D'Italie by Roccobarocco pairs a sharp, fruity opening of blueberry and black currant with a heart of freesia and cardamom. Designed for daily wear, it settles into a soft, musky sandalwood base that feels surprisingly grounded. This floral-fruity blend works well for someone seeking a non-serious, pleasant s…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nica or Souvenir D'Italie?

Souvenir D'Italie takes 6 of 7 categories. Nica is rated 4.00/5 from 48 votes; Souvenir D'Italie is rated 3.81/5 from 63 votes. Choose Nica for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Souvenir D'Italie for a floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nica or Souvenir D'Italie?

They last about the same: Souvenir D'Italie 64/100, Nica 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Nica or Souvenir D'Italie?

Souvenir D'Italie projects furthest (Souvenir D'Italie 63/100, Nica 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nica and Souvenir D'Italie smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Blueberry, Freesia, Cardamom and Musk.

Is Nica or Souvenir D'Italie better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nica is the stronger pick. For winter, Souvenir D'Italie is the stronger pick. Nica suits daytime wear; Souvenir D'Italie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nica and Souvenir D'Italie?

Nica has top notes of Grapes, Blueberry and Tangerine, heart notes of Mace, Violet, Freesia and Cardamom, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood. Souvenir D'Italie has top notes of Blueberry, Black Currant and Grapefruit, heart notes of Freesia, Cardamom, Wisteria and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.

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