Fragrance comparison

Notes vs Pancaldi

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 393 ratings analysed

Notes

Robert Piguet

3.65336 votes

Rank #4,561 AromaticCitrus

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42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Pancaldi

4.3257 votes

Rank #12,670 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pancaldi takes 5 of 7 categories.

Notes
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Pancaldi
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Notes1/7

Pancaldi5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NotesRobert Piguet

PancaldiPancaldi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 336 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.32/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 41%Had 18%Want 42%

Category winnerPancaldiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

39%Like

10%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

262 votes

47%Love

44%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerPancaldiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityPancaldi

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value54

Category winnerPancaldiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus91%

fresh spicy83%

white floral74%

earthy65%

sweet56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

leather60%

citrus50%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Clary SageBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomGeraniumCostus

Base

Tonka BeanVetiverOakmoss

Top

WormwoodJuniper BerriesBasilLemon VerbenaLemonBergamotLavenderThyme

Heart

FirCarnationClovesClary SageJasmineRoseFernCinnamon

Base

OakmossLeatherCastoreumPatchouliVetiverBenzoinSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Bergamot, Vetiver and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer48

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring56

Summer19

Fall94

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerPancaldiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex34

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,561

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews49

Overall rank#12,670

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerNotesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Notes by Robert Piguet is an aromatic, chypre-style fragrance that centers on a classic blend of clary sage, geranium, and oakmoss. It is an ideal pick for those who appreciate old-school, professional scents that transition easily from a morning office setting to an evening dinner. This versatile creation brings a cr…

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Pancaldi opens with a sharp flash of wormwood, bergamot, and crisp juniper berries that quickly hooks into a dark pine forest heart. Released in 1989, this Italian powerhouse pairs bitter herbs with heavy cloves, carnation, and damp fir needles before dropping into a dense base of oakmoss, leather, and castoreum. It 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, Notes or Pancaldi?

Pancaldi takes 5 of 7 categories. Notes is rated 3.65/5 from 336 votes; Pancaldi is rated 4.32/5 from 57 votes. Choose Notes for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Pancaldi for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Notes or Pancaldi?

Pancaldi lasts longest (Pancaldi 78/100, Notes 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Notes or Pancaldi?

Projection is very close: Notes 65/100, Pancaldi 65/100 for sillage.

Do Notes and Pancaldi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Vetiver and Oakmoss.

Is Notes or Pancaldi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Notes is the stronger pick. For winter, Pancaldi is the stronger pick. Pancaldi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Notes and Pancaldi?

Notes has top notes of Clary Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Geranium and Costus, a base of Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Oakmoss. Pancaldi has top notes of Wormwood, Juniper Berries, Basil and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of Fir, Carnation, Cloves and Clary Sage, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Castoreum and Patchouli.