Fragrance comparison

Palermo vs Superdry Dry Oil

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 660 ratings analysed

Palermo

Byredo

3.47633 votes

Rank #13,517 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Superdry Dry Oil

Superdry

4.2227 votes

Rank #12,856 IrisPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Superdry Dry Oil takes 7 of 7 categories.

Palermo
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring.
Superdry Dry Oil
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Palermo0/7

Superdry Dry Oil7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PalermoByredo

Superdry Dry OilSuperdry

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 633 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 26%Had 12%Want 62%

Category winnerSuperdry Dry OilRating 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

52%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerSuperdry Dry OilMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevitySuperdry Dry Oil

SillageSuperdry Dry Oil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSuperdry Dry OilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

musky58%

fresh44%

green30%

iris100%

powdery92%

lavender84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesPetitgrainBergamot

Heart

MuskRose

Base

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)

Top

CardamomCypressPetitgrainNeroliAmalfi Lemon

Heart

IrisLavenderRoseAmber

Base

VanilleMuskPatchouliCoumarinVirginia CedarAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Musk, Rose and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer7

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night67

Category winnerSuperdry Dry OilMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex71

Women24

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,517

PerfumerBen Gorham

Launched—

Reviews57

Overall rank#12,856

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerSuperdry Dry OilHigher 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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Superdry Dry Oil by Superdry is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Superdry Dry Oil was launched in 2011. Top notes are Cardamom, Cypress, Petitgrain, Neroli and Amalfi Lemon; middle notes are Iris, Lavender, Rose and Amber; base notes are Vanille, Musk, Patchouli, Coumarin, Virginia Cedar and Ambrette (Musk Mallow…

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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 Superdry Dry Oil?

Superdry Dry Oil takes 7 of 7 categories. Palermo is rated 3.47/5 from 633 votes; Superdry Dry Oil is rated 4.22/5 from 27 votes. Choose Palermo for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring. Choose Superdry Dry Oil for a iris and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Palermo or Superdry Dry Oil?

Superdry Dry Oil lasts longest (Superdry Dry Oil 74/100, Palermo 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Palermo or Superdry Dry Oil?

Superdry Dry Oil projects furthest (Superdry Dry Oil 66/100, Palermo 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Palermo and Superdry Dry Oil smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Musk, Rose and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).

Is Palermo or Superdry Dry Oil better for summer or winter?

For summer, Superdry Dry Oil is the stronger pick. For winter, Superdry Dry Oil is the stronger pick. Superdry Dry Oil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Palermo and Superdry Dry Oil?

Palermo has top notes of Citruses, Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Musk and Rose, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Superdry Dry Oil has top notes of Cardamom, Cypress, Petitgrain and Neroli, heart notes of Iris, Lavender, Rose and Amber, a base of Vanille, Musk, Patchouli and Coumarin.