Fragrance comparison

Palmetto vs In Extremis

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 216 ratings analysed

Palmetto

Nomenclature

3.6047 votes

Rank #27,792 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

In Extremis

Astrophil & Stella

4.14169 votes

Rank #25,842 SmokyLeather

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In Extremis takes 6 of 7 categories.

Palmetto
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
In Extremis
Choose it for a smoky and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Palmetto1/7

In Extremis6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PalmettoNomenclature

In ExtremisAstrophil & Stella

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 30%Had 8%Want 61%

4.14/ 5 · 169 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerIn ExtremisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

47%Like

19%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

47 votes

50%Love

28%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

169 votes

Category winnerIn ExtremisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityIn Extremis

SillageIn Extremis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value45

Category winnerIn ExtremisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber92%

green84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

smoky100%

leather92%

woody84%

amber77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GalbanumAngelicaSichuan PepperJasmineMuskAmbergrisFigLemon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BirchGalbanumChamomileAngelicaMastic or Lentisque

Heart

IncenseMuskOsmanthusMagnolia

Base

LeatherOudGuaiac WoodVetiverAmbergrisPatchouliOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Angelica, Musk and Ambergris. 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

Summer63

Fall38

Winter31

Day100

Night7

Spring44

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPalmettoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex63

Women26

Men75

Unisex22

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#25,842

PerfumerGiuseppe Imprezzabile

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIn ExtremisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Palmetto opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum and crackling Sichuan pepper that mimics fresh palm leaves snapped in half. As the raw green opening settles, milky fig and quiet jasmine soften the bitter edges without turning sticky or sweet. The base lingers as a dry blend of musk nectar and light ambergris on w…

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In Extremis opens with a sharp burst of birch tar and bitter galbanum, creating a smoky atmosphere right away. As it settles, dark incense and dry osmanthus cut through the heavy smoke, revealing a dense leather base anchored by guaiac wood and vetiver. It shines on freezing winter evenings when worn with heavy wool c…

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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 In Extremis?

In Extremis takes 6 of 7 categories. Palmetto is rated 3.60/5 from 47 votes; In Extremis is rated 4.14/5 from 169 votes. Choose Palmetto for a musky and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose In Extremis for a smoky and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Palmetto or In Extremis?

In Extremis lasts longest (In Extremis 80/100, Palmetto 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Palmetto or In Extremis?

In Extremis projects furthest (In Extremis 68/100, Palmetto 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Palmetto and In Extremis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Angelica, Musk and Ambergris.

Is Palmetto or In Extremis better for summer or winter?

For summer, Palmetto is the stronger pick. For winter, In Extremis is the stronger pick. Palmetto suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Palmetto and In Extremis?

Palmetto features Galbanum, Angelica, Sichuan Pepper, Jasmine and Musk. In Extremis has top notes of Birch, Galbanum, Chamomile and Angelica, heart notes of Incense, Musk, Osmanthus and Magnolia, a base of Leather, Oud, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver.