Fragrance comparison

Nostalgia vs Rotano

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 169 ratings analysed

4 wins

Nostalgia

Kismet Olfactive

4.1174 votes

Rank #13,254 LeatherAnis

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Rotano

Maison d'ETTO

4.4795 votes

Rank #6,996 LeatherMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nostalgia takes 4 of 7 categories.

Nostalgia
Choose it for a leather and anis character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rotano
Choose it for a leather and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Nostalgia4/7

Rotano3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NostalgiaKismet Olfactive

RotanoMaison d'ETTO

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 79%

4.47/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 76%

Category winnerRotanoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

22%Like

18%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

57%Love

28%Like

7%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

82 votes

Category winnerRotanoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityNostalgia

SillageNostalgia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value34

Category winnerNostalgiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

anis88%

musky77%

animalic65%

soft spicy53%

woody42%

leather100%

musky88%

amber77%

woody65%

powdery53%

animalic42%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both leather, musky and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Anise

Heart

Tonka BeanRose de Mai

Base

LeatherSuedeCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Top

MuskCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Heart

SuedeLeatherMyrrh

Base

OlibanumCedar

InformationalShared notesLeather, Suede and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer28

Fall100

Winter89

Day65

Night100

Spring49

Summer14

Fall100

Winter80

Day73

Night100

Category winnerNostalgiaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex59

Women11

Men58

Unisex36

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,254

PerfumerShabnam Tavakol

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#6,996

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerRotanoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nostalgia by Kismet Olfactive is a distinct leather-forward scent built on an unexpected foundation of anise and tonka bean. It leans into a moody, suede-heavy texture that works well for cooler weather or nights out. The composition balances sharp spices with warm, powdery resins, creating an intriguing profile for t…

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Rotano by Maison d'ETTO is a bold leather-forward fragrance that captures the essence of an equestrian stable. With opening notes of musk and cypriol oil, it settles into a blend of suede, leather, and myrrh. Best suited for autumn days, this scent provides a grounding, earthy experience for those who appreciate refin…

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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, Nostalgia or Rotano?

Nostalgia takes 4 of 7 categories. Nostalgia is rated 4.11/5 from 74 votes; Rotano is rated 4.47/5 from 95 votes. Choose Nostalgia for a leather and anis character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rotano for a leather and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nostalgia or Rotano?

Nostalgia lasts longest (Nostalgia 73/100, Rotano 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nostalgia or Rotano?

Nostalgia projects furthest (Nostalgia 61/100, Rotano 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nostalgia and Rotano smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, musky and animalic accords. Common notes include Leather, Suede and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Nostalgia or Rotano better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nostalgia is the stronger pick. For winter, Nostalgia is the stronger pick. Nostalgia suits evening wear; Rotano suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nostalgia and Rotano?

Nostalgia has top notes of Anise, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Rose de Mai, a base of Leather, Suede and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Rotano has top notes of Musk and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, heart notes of Suede, Leather and Myrrh, a base of Olibanum and Cedar.