Fragrance comparison

Originale vs Gocce Gocce di Napoleon

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 77 ratings analysed

Originale

Vicky Tiel

4.1451 votes

Rank #18,597 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Gocce Gocce di Napoleon

Morris

4.0826 votes

Rank #38,598 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gocce Gocce di Napoleon takes 4 of 7 categories.

Originale
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gocce Gocce di Napoleon
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Originale3/7

Gocce Gocce di Napoleon4/7

Ratings & consensus: Originale
Community sentiment: Originale
Longevity: Gocce Gocce di Napoleon
Sillage & projection: Gocce Gocce di Napoleon
Value for money: Gocce Gocce di Napoleon
Versatility: Gocce Gocce di Napoleon
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Originale

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OriginaleVicky Tiel

Gocce Gocce di NapoleonMorris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 42%

4.08/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 27%Had 38%Want 36%

Category winnerOriginaleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

51 votes

42%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerOriginaleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityGocce Gocce di Napoleon

SillageGocce Gocce di Napoleon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value83

Category winnerGocce Gocce di NapoleonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

green69%

musky61%

woody100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

green69%

aromatic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeAmalfi LemonMignonette

Heart

HyacinthNarcissusJasmineAfrican Orange FlowerHeliotrope

Base

MuskAmberVanille

Notes

Ylang-YlangGalbanumNarcissusSandalwoodVirginia CedarMarigoldMuskGardeniaPeachJasminePatchouliMandarin Orange

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Narcissus, Jasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for Gocce Gocce di Napoleon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Spring83

Summer83

Fall100

Winter67

Day86

Night100

Category winnerGocce Gocce di NapoleonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,597

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#38,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerOriginaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Originale by Vicky Tiel brings a heavy dose of retro charm, centering on a crisp hyacinth note wrapped in green stems and cool citrus peels. It settles into a powdery musk that feels formal and structured. This is a green floral for cool spring days when you want a clean, classic presence that stands out from modern s…

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Gocce Gocce di Napoleon by Morris is an Italian floral woody musk from 1991 that feels like stepping into a sunlit courtyard surrounded by blooming gardenias and vintage cedar chests. It opens with an unmistakable splash of green galbanum and sweet mandarin orange before melting into a lush bouquet of yellow marigold,…

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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, Originale or Gocce Gocce di Napoleon?

Gocce Gocce di Napoleon takes 4 of 7 categories. Originale is rated 4.14/5 from 51 votes; Gocce Gocce di Napoleon is rated 4.08/5 from 26 votes. Choose Originale for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gocce Gocce di Napoleon for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Originale or Gocce Gocce di Napoleon?

Gocce Gocce di Napoleon lasts longest (Gocce Gocce di Napoleon 76/100, Originale 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Originale or Gocce Gocce di Napoleon?

Gocce Gocce di Napoleon projects furthest (Gocce Gocce di Napoleon 70/100, Originale 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Originale and Gocce Gocce di Napoleon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and green accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Narcissus, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Originale or Gocce Gocce di Napoleon better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gocce Gocce di Napoleon is the stronger pick. For winter, Originale is the stronger pick. Originale suits evening wear; Gocce Gocce di Napoleon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Originale and Gocce Gocce di Napoleon?

Originale has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon and Mignonette, heart notes of Hyacinth, Narcissus, Jasmine and African Orange Flower, a base of Musk, Amber and Vanille. Gocce Gocce di Napoleon features Ylang-Ylang, Galbanum, Narcissus, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar.