Fragrance comparison

Pasticcio vs Rea Silvia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 197 ratings analysed

4 wins

Pasticcio

Sospiro Perfumes

4.17184 votes

Rank #4,930 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Rea Silvia

Palazzo della Bellezza

3.6913 votes

Rank #63,106 PowderyViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pasticcio takes 4 of 5 categories.

Pasticcio
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rea Silvia
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pasticcio4/5

Rea Silvia1/5

Ratings & consensus: Pasticcio
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pasticcio
Sillage & projection: Pasticcio
Value for money: Rea Silvia
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pasticcio

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PasticcioSospiro Perfumes

Rea SilviaPalazzo della Bellezza

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 184 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%

3.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 37%Had 3%Want 60%

Category winnerPasticcioRating 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

15%Love

46%Like

31%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityPasticcio

SillagePasticcio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value68

Category winnerRea SilviaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

floral77%

earthy69%

green61%

powdery100%

violet92%

floral84%

citrus77%

iris69%

earthy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and iris

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

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangePeruvian Pepper

Heart

VioletRoseLilacGeranium

Base

IrisMuskPatchouliOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Violet and Musk. Durations are only published for Pasticcio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter93

Day100

Night81

Spring100

Summer40

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex50

Women19

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,930

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#63,106

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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Rea Silvia opens with a bright burst of bergamot and juicy mandarin orange, quickly sharpened by the dry bite of Peruvian pepper. Within minutes, the citrus settles into a cool floral core where violet and lilac take center stage. Powdery iris softens the geranium edge, giving the mid-phase a classic cosmetic dustines…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pasticcio or Rea Silvia?

Pasticcio takes 4 of 5 categories. Pasticcio is rated 4.17/5 from 184 votes; Rea Silvia is rated 3.69/5 from 13 votes. Choose Pasticcio for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rea Silvia for a powdery and violet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pasticcio or Rea Silvia?

Pasticcio lasts longest (Pasticcio 75/100, Rea Silvia 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pasticcio or Rea Silvia?

Pasticcio projects furthest (Pasticcio 64/100, Rea Silvia 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pasticcio and Rea Silvia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and iris accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Violet and Musk.

Is Pasticcio or Rea Silvia better for summer or winter?

Pasticcio suits daytime wear; Rea Silvia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pasticcio and Rea Silvia?

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. Rea Silvia has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Peruvian Pepper, heart notes of Violet, Rose, Lilac and Geranium, a base of Iris, Musk, Patchouli and Oakmoss.