Fragrance comparison

Pasticcio vs Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 185 ratings analysed

2 wins

Pasticcio

Sospiro Perfumes

4.17184 votes

Rank #4,722 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica

Mansfield

5.001 votes

Rank #57,642 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pasticcio takes 2 of 3 categories.

Pasticcio
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Pasticcio2/3

Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Pasticcio
Fragranxe ranking: Pasticcio

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PasticcioSospiro Perfumes

Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza ClassicaMansfield

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 184 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

22%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

184 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPiazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

floral77%

earthy69%

green61%

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Currant budsHyacinthGreen NotesBergamotOrange BlossomNasturtiumRoseHawthorn

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootVioletLimeJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangLily

Base8-12 hrs

SandalwoodCedarMuskIrisAmberOakmossHeliotrope

Top20-30 mins

BergamotLimeOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskSandalwoodPatchouliVirginia CedarAmber

Category winnerPasticcioLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter93

Day100

Night81

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex50

Women19

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,722

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#57,642

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPasticcioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica by Mansfield opens with a bracing burst of zesty Italian lime, bitter bergamot, and sweet orange. The sharp citrus sparkle settles within twenty minutes, revealing a fresh floral heart of herbal geranium, powdery violet, and crisp lily-of-the-valley. As the fragrance warms on …

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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, Pasticcio or Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica?

Pasticcio takes 2 of 3 categories. Pasticcio is rated 4.17/5 from 184 votes; Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Pasticcio for a powdery and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Pasticcio or Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica?

Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica lasts longest (Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica 80/100, Pasticcio 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pasticcio and Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet, Lime and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Pasticcio or Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica better for summer or winter?

Pasticcio suits daytime wear; Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pasticcio and Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica?

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. Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica has top notes of Bergamot, Lime and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.