Fragrance comparison

Palmarola vs Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 155 ratings analysed

5 wins

Palmarola

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

3.82122 votes

Rank #18,414 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro

Acca Kappa

3.5933 votes

Rank #19,837 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Palmarola takes 5 of 5 categories.

Palmarola
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Palmarola5/5

Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PalmarolaLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Pepe Rosa & Arancio AmaroAcca Kappa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%

3.59/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 37%Had 13%Want 50%

Category winnerPalmarolaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

44%Like

12%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

122 votes

10%Love

52%Like

29%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityPalmarola

SillagePalmarola

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPalmarolaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral86%

woody72%

aromatic58%

fresh spicy44%

floral30%

woody100%

patchouli91%

citrus83%

aromatic74%

earthy65%

balsamic56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

JasmineBergamotGuaiac WoodLemon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Bitter OrangePink PepperBergamotLemon

Heart

PatchoulielemiJasmine

Base

Guaiac WoodCedarOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Bergamot, Guaiac Wood and Lemon. Durations are only published for Palmarola, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer91

Fall63

Winter17

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer57

Fall79

Winter29

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex52

Women38

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,414

PerfumerThomas Fontaine

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#19,837

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerPalmarolaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Palmarola by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a crisp, dry floral woody scent centered on bright citrus, clean jasmine, and smoky guaiac wood. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of Italian lemon and bitter bergamot, delivering a zesty, sunlit impression reminiscent of the Mediterranean coast. As the citrus settles, …

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Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro by Acca Kappa is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro was launched in 2023. Top notes are Bitter Orange, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Patchouli, elemi and Jasmine; base notes are Guaiac Wood, Cedar, Oakmoss and Amber.

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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, Palmarola or Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro?

Palmarola takes 5 of 5 categories. Palmarola is rated 3.82/5 from 122 votes; Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro is rated 3.59/5 from 33 votes. Choose Palmarola for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro for a woody and patchouli character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Palmarola or Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro?

They last about the same: Palmarola 66/100, Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Palmarola or Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro?

Palmarola projects furthest (Palmarola 59/100, Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Palmarola and Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Bergamot, Guaiac Wood and Lemon.

Is Palmarola or Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro better for summer or winter?

Palmarola suits daytime wear; Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Palmarola and Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro?

Palmarola features Jasmine, Bergamot, Guaiac Wood and Lemon. Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro has top notes of Bitter Orange, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Patchouli, elemi and Jasmine, a base of Guaiac Wood, Cedar, Oakmoss and Amber.