Fragrance comparison

Palermo vs Re-Assess

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 641 ratings analysed

Palermo

Byredo

3.47633 votes

Rank #13,517 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Re-Assess

DSH Perfumes

3.888 votes

Rank #46,985 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Palermo
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Re-Assess
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Palermo2/4

Re-Assess2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Re-Assess
Sillage & projection: Palermo
Value for money: Re-Assess
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Palermo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PalermoByredo

Re-AssessDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 633 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

48%Like

10%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

542 votes

50%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityRe-Assess

SillagePalermo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRe-AssessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

musky58%

fresh44%

green30%

green100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

herbal61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesPetitgrainBergamot

Heart

MuskRose

Base

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)

Notes

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Bulgarian RoseDamask RoseHayYlang-YlangGreen TeaPalmarosaPetitgrainAtlas CedarBergamotChamomileMarigold

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Bergamot, Rose and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Durations are only published for Re-Assess, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex71

Women24

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,517

PerfumerBen Gorham

Launched—

Reviews57

Overall rank#46,985

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerPalermoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Palermo is a sharp, citrus-forward fragrance designed for sun-drenched days. It features a bright mix of bergamot and petitgrain that captures the essence of a Mediterranean lemon grove. Perfect for casual summer outings, this scent offers a clean and uplifting experience that feels crisp on the skin, providing a refr…

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Re-Assess by DSH Perfumes is an all-botanical aromatic green fragrance built around the sensation of running through wet summer grass. Handcrafted by perfumer Dawn Spencer Hurwitz, the scent opens with a tart burst of lime, bergamot, galbanum, and crunchy marigold stems that immediately channel damp greenery after rai…

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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, Palermo or Re-Assess?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Palermo is rated 3.47/5 from 633 votes; Re-Assess is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes. Choose Palermo for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Re-Assess for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Palermo or Re-Assess?

Re-Assess lasts longest (Re-Assess 60/100, Palermo 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Palermo or Re-Assess?

Palermo projects furthest (Palermo 51/100, Re-Assess 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Palermo and Re-Assess smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Bergamot, Rose and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).

Is Palermo or Re-Assess better for summer or winter?

Re-Assess suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Palermo and Re-Assess?

Palermo has top notes of Citruses, Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Musk and Rose, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Re-Assess features Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Bulgarian Rose, Damask Rose, Hay and Ylang-Ylang.