Parisian Dandy vs Il Roso
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Il Roso takes 1 of 1 categories.
Parisian DandyChoose it for a citrus and woody character.
Il RosoChoose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Parisian Dandy0/1
Il Roso1/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Il Roso
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Parisian DandyLe Parfum CitoyenIl RosoILMIN ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%
4.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
50%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
93%Love
7%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
smoky84%
fresh spicy77%
musky69%
aromatic61%
rose100%
citrus92%
musky84%
powdery77%
floral69%
amber61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
BergamotNutmegPink PepperMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
PatchouliBirch LeafVetiver
Base3 to 5 hours
IncenseWhite Musk
Top
BergamotMandarin OrangeRhubarb
Heart
RoseJasmineNutmeg
Base
White MuskCedarAmberIncenseVanillaVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Nutmeg, Mandarin Orange and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Parisian Dandy, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring100
Summer100
Fall75
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#73,852
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#34,359
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIl RosoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotParisian Dandy by Le Parfum Citoyen is a crisp woody aromatic scent that leans heavily on bright citrus and smoky woods. It opens with an energetic burst of bergamot and mandarin orange, dusted with dry nutmeg and lively pink pepper. As the sharp citrus bite settles, the fragrance shifts into an earthy heart where bir…
Reviews →Il Roso is a bright rose-fruity scent with a crisp citrus opening, a tart rhubarb twist, and a soft musky, powdery base. It usually reads feminine and polished, with enough amber, woods, and incense underneath to keep the floral heart from feeling too airy or overly sweet.
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, Parisian Dandy or Il Roso?
Il Roso takes 1 of 1 categories. Parisian Dandy is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes; Il Roso is rated 4.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Parisian Dandy for a citrus and woody character. Choose Il Roso for a rose and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Do Parisian Dandy and Il Roso smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg, Mandarin Orange and Vetiver.
Is Parisian Dandy or Il Roso better for summer or winter?
Il Roso suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Parisian Dandy and Il Roso?
Parisian Dandy has top notes of Bergamot, Nutmeg, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Birch Leaf and Vetiver, a base of Incense and White Musk. Il Roso has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Rhubarb, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of White Musk, Cedar, Amber and Incense.
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