Panache vs Pasticcio
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Panache takes 4 of 7 categories.
PanacheChoose it for a aldehydic and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
PasticcioChoose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Panache4/7
Pasticcio3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Pasticcio
- Community sentiment
- Pasticcio
- Longevity
- Panache
- Sillage & projection
- Panache
- Value for money
- Panache
- Versatility
- Panache
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pasticcio
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PanacheMilton LloydPasticcioSospiro PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 41%Had 22%Want 38%
4.17/ 5 · 184 votes
Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%
Category winnerPasticcioRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
47%Like
15%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate
34 votes
57%Love
22%Like
9%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate
184 votes
Category winnerPasticcioMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPanache
SillagePanache
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPanacheBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothaldehydic100%
aromatic92%
musky84%
powdery77%
mossy69%
woody61%
powdery100%
woody92%
iris84%
floral77%
earthy69%
green61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both powdery and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesCorianderGreen NotesThymeOrangeLemon
Heart
RoseIrisLilyGeraniumJasmineYlang-Ylang
Base
MuskOakmossSandalwoodMyrrh
Top15-30 mins
Currant budsHyacinthGreen NotesBergamotOrange BlossomNasturtiumRoseHawthorn
Heart2-4 hrs
Orris RootVioletLimeJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangLily
Base8-12 hrs
SandalwoodCedarMuskIrisAmberOakmossHeliotrope
InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Rose, Iris and Lily. Durations are only published for Pasticcio, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer57
Fall93
Winter57
Day100
Night20
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter93
Day100
Night81
Category winnerPanacheMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#40,175
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#4,925
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews36
Category winnerPasticcioHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPanache by Milton Lloyd starts with a sharp blast of soapy aldehydes and green notes, immediately establishing a clean, vintage character. As the mist settles, herbal thyme and coriander add an unexpected culinary dry crispness before yielding to a classic powdery floral heart. The dry-down relies heavily on oakmoss a…
Reviews →Sospiro Pasticcio opens with an assertive flash of crisp green notes, tangy bergamot, and zesty currant buds that immediately wake up the senses. As that brisk herbal opening softens over the first half hour, a powdery heart of velvety orris root, violet petals, and creamy jasmine takes center stage. The long dry-down…
Reviews →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, Panache or Pasticcio?
Panache takes 4 of 7 categories. Panache is rated 3.85/5 from 34 votes; Pasticcio is rated 4.17/5 from 184 votes. Choose Panache for a aldehydic and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pasticcio for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Panache or Pasticcio?
Panache lasts longest (Panache 81/100, Pasticcio 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Panache or Pasticcio?
Panache projects furthest (Panache 70/100, Pasticcio 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Panache and Pasticcio smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Rose, Iris and Lily.
Is Panache or Pasticcio better for summer or winter?
For summer, Panache is the stronger pick. For winter, Pasticcio is the stronger pick. Panache suits daytime wear; Pasticcio suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Panache and Pasticcio?
Panache has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Green Notes and Thyme, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Lily and Geranium, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Myrrh. Pasticcio has top notes of Currant buds, Hyacinth, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, Violet, Lime and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk and Iris.
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