Pantheon R vs Passum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pantheon R takes 6 of 8 categories.
Pantheon RChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
PassumChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Pantheon R6/8
Passum2/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Pantheon R
- Community sentiment
- Pantheon R
- Longevity
- Pantheon R
- Sillage & projection
- Pantheon R
- Value for money
- Passum
- Versatility
- Passum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Pantheon R
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pantheon R
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Pantheon RPantheon RomaPassumProfumi di PantelleriaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.47/ 5 · 271 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
4.03/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 27%Had 17%Want 56%
Category winnerPantheon RRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate71%Love
15%Like
7%Ok
4%Dislike
3%Hate
271 votes
29%Love
55%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
38 votes
Category winnerPantheon RMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPantheon R
SillagePantheon R
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPassumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
balsamic84%
sweet77%
leather69%
woody61%
amber100%
woody92%
nutty84%
powdery77%
warm spicy69%
leather61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-40 mins
CinnamonStrawberryRhubarbThyme
Heart2-4 hrs
SaffronIrisJasmine
Base8-12+ hrs
IncenseLeatherMyrhhGurjan balsamVanillaTolu BalsamAgarwood (Oud)Sandalwood
Top30 to 45 minutes
MyrhhHazelnutIncense
Heart1.5 to 3 hours
IrisSandalwoodPatchouli
Base2 to 3 hours
LeatherWhite MuskLabdanum
Category winnerPantheon RLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring34
Summer16
Fall0
Winter100
Day51
Night100
Spring90
Summer100
Fall100
Winter20
Day100
Night60
Category winnerPassumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,257
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews17
Overall rank#45,258
PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPantheon RHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPantheon R opens with an unusual clash of tart rhubarb, wild strawberry, and hot cinnamon bark. Give it five minutes. The early blast is sharp and almost medicinal, but the harshness quickly fades into a rich wave of warm saffron and smoky incense. As the scent settles over the next few hours, heavy resins take contro…
Reviews →Passum by Profumi di Pantelleria is a quiet amber leather fragrance that balances dry smoke with soft nuttiness. It opens with an unusual pairing of hazelnut, cool incense, and resinous myrhh, creating a scent reminiscent of toasted shells and aromatic church smoke. As it develops, powdery iris and smooth sandalwood s…
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, Pantheon R or Passum?
Pantheon R takes 6 of 8 categories. Pantheon R is rated 4.47/5 from 271 votes; Passum is rated 4.03/5 from 38 votes. Choose Pantheon R for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Passum for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Pantheon R or Passum?
Pantheon R lasts longest (Pantheon R 87/100, Passum 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pantheon R or Passum?
Pantheon R projects furthest (Pantheon R 82/100, Passum 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pantheon R and Passum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Iris, Incense, Leather and Myrhh.
Is Pantheon R or Passum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Passum is the stronger pick. For winter, Pantheon R is the stronger pick. Pantheon R suits evening wear; Passum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pantheon R and Passum?
Pantheon R has top notes of Cinnamon, Strawberry, Rhubarb and Thyme, heart notes of Saffron, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Leather, Myrhh and Gurjan balsam. Passum has top notes of Myrhh, Hazelnut and Incense, heart notes of Iris, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Leather, White Musk and Labdanum.
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