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Palmetto vs Lisbon Blues

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

Updated 50 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lisbon Blues takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Palmetto

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Lisbon Blues

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Palmetto1/5
Lisbon Blues4/5
Ratings & consensus
Palmetto
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Lisbon Blues
Sillage & projection
Lisbon Blues
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Lisbon Blues
Fragranxe ranking
Lisbon Blues

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
PalmettoFulton & Roark
Lisbon BluesSP Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.07/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 52%Had 26%Want 23%
3.15/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 25%Had 14%Want 61%
Category winnerPalmettoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
60%Love
13%Like
7%Ok
13%Dislike
7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

26%Love
19%Like
4%Ok
48%Dislike
4%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage41
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate54
Category winners

LongevityLisbon Blues

SillageLisbon Blues

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value34
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
woody88%
fresh spicy77%
floral65%
white floral53%
aromatic42%
citrus100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
musky77%
fresh spicy69%
animalic61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
GrapefruitPink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
NeroliMagnolia
Base5-7 hrs
CedarIncense
Notes
CivetAldehydesBergamotGalbanumLimeGrapefruitCastoreumArtemisiaVirginia CedarelemiSandalwoodGuaiac Wood

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerLisbon BluesLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer89
Fall89
Winter33
Day100
Night41
Spring60
Summer60
Fall100
Winter40
Day68
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men60
Unisex40
Women0
Casual 39%Work 35%Date 19%Party 8%

Not enough votes yet

Date 38%Party 29%Casual 23%Work 11%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2023

Reviews2

Overall rank#22,897

PerfumerSven Pritzkoleit

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerLisbon BluesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Palmetto by Fulton & Roark delivers a sharp, sun-drenched blast of tart grapefruit peel and crackling pink pepper right from the nozzle. Give it two minutes. The initial alcohol flash clears quickly to reveal zesty citrus oils rather than synthetic candy sweetness. As the top notes settle on warm skin, green neroli an…

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Lisbon Blues by SP Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit hits the air with a bold clash of bright citrus and dirty animalic warmth. The opening bursts with tart bergamot, zesty lime, and bitter galbanum before sinking into a raw base of civet, castoreum, and cedar. It smells like a vintage leather jacket worn into an old jazz club…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Palmetto or Lisbon Blues?

Lisbon Blues takes 4 of 5 categories. Palmetto is rated 4.07/5 from 23 votes; Lisbon Blues is rated 3.15/5 from 27 votes. Choose Palmetto for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lisbon Blues for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Palmetto or Lisbon Blues?

Lisbon Blues lasts longest (Lisbon Blues 76/100, Palmetto 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Palmetto or Lisbon Blues?

Lisbon Blues projects furthest (Lisbon Blues 66/100, Palmetto 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Palmetto and Lisbon Blues smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit and Cedar.

Is Palmetto or Lisbon Blues better for summer or winter?

Palmetto suits daytime wear; Lisbon Blues suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Palmetto and Lisbon Blues?

Palmetto has top notes of Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Neroli and Magnolia, a base of Cedar and Incense. Lisbon Blues features Civet, Aldehydes, Bergamot, Galbanum and Lime.

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