Fragrance comparison

Palermo vs Venetian

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 788 ratings analysed

Palermo

Byredo

3.47633 votes

Rank #13,517 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Venetian

Armaf

3.86155 votes

Rank #5,975 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Venetian takes 7 of 7 categories.

Palermo
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring.
Venetian
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Palermo0/7

Venetian7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PalermoByredo

VenetianArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 633 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 155 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerVenetianRating 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

38%Love

36%Like

13%Ok

5%Dislike

8%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerVenetianMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVenetian

SillageVenetian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value83

Category winnerVenetianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

musky58%

fresh44%

green30%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

earthy84%

woody77%

white floral69%

lavender61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus and 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

PetitgrainCitrusesOrangeCardamom

Heart

LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmine

Base

VetiverOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Petitgrain, Musk and Rose. 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–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVenetianMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex71

Women24

Men87

Unisex5

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,517

PerfumerBen Gorham

Launched—

Reviews57

Overall rank#5,975

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerVenetianHigher 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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Venetian is a green, citrusy take on familiar fresh masculine territory, with petitgrain, orange and cardamom up top, then lavender, florals and a mossy musky base. It often comes across as sharp, clean and slightly bitter rather than sweet. For shoppers who like Fierce-style freshness but want something greener, less…

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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 Venetian?

Venetian takes 7 of 7 categories. Palermo is rated 3.47/5 from 633 votes; Venetian is rated 3.86/5 from 155 votes. Choose Palermo for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring. Choose Venetian for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Palermo or Venetian?

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

Which projects more, Palermo or Venetian?

Venetian projects furthest (Venetian 62/100, Palermo 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Palermo and Venetian smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citruses, Petitgrain, Musk and Rose.

Is Palermo or Venetian better for summer or winter?

For summer, Palermo is the stronger pick. For winter, Venetian is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Palermo and Venetian?

Palermo has top notes of Citruses, Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Musk and Rose, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Venetian has top notes of Petitgrain, Citruses, Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss and Musk.