Fragrance comparison

Oligarch vs Pitchoune

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,206 ratings analysed

3 wins

Oligarch

Roja Dove

4.371,202 votes

Rank #153 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Pitchoune

Isnard

4.004 votes

Rank #61,658 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oligarch takes 3 of 4 categories.

Oligarch
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Pitchoune
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Oligarch3/4

Pitchoune1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OligarchRoja Dove

PitchouneIsnard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 1,202 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 25%Had 13%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

27%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

708 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOligarch

SillageOligarch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value58

Category winnerPitchouneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

leather61%

citrus100%

floral90%

white floral80%

fruity70%

rose60%

musky50%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotLimeLavenderThyme

Heart

Black CurrantAppleOrange BlossomChampacaJasmineCoconutLily

Base

juniper berryBirchPink PepperCedarOakmossAmberTonka BeanMate

Top

Orange BlossomLimeTangerineGrapefruit

Heart

Peach BlossomBlack CurrantRoseJasmine

Base

OakmossWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesLime, Black Currant, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. 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

Summer93

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex16

Women4

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#153

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews233

Overall rank#61,658

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOligarchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oligarch is a polished citrus chypre with the bright, bitter sparkle of lemon, bergamot and lime up front, then a smoother core of black currant, herbs and woods. It often reads refined, masculine and tailored rather than loud. If you already enjoy Terre d'Hermes, this sits in a similar space but usually feels richer,…

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Pitchoune by Isnard opens with a bright burst of tangerine, lime, and tart grapefruit before settling into a sweet orange blossom heart. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, peach blossom and black currant add a subtle fruitiness over quiet notes of rose and jasmine. The composition eventually lands on a dry foundat…

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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, Oligarch or Pitchoune?

Oligarch takes 3 of 4 categories. Oligarch is rated 4.37/5 from 1,202 votes; Pitchoune is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Oligarch for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Pitchoune for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oligarch or Pitchoune?

Oligarch lasts longest (Oligarch 77/100, Pitchoune 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oligarch or Pitchoune?

Oligarch projects furthest (Oligarch 70/100, Pitchoune 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oligarch and Pitchoune smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Lime, Black Currant, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is Oligarch or Pitchoune better for summer or winter?

Pitchoune suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oligarch and Pitchoune?

Oligarch has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Lime and Lavender, heart notes of Black Currant, Apple, Orange Blossom and Champaca, a base of juniper berry, Birch, Pink Pepper and Cedar. Pitchoune has top notes of Orange Blossom, Lime, Tangerine and Grapefruit, heart notes of Peach Blossom, Black Currant, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss and White Musk.