Pasticcio vs Sama
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pasticcio takes 4 of 5 categories.
PasticcioChoose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SamaChoose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pasticcio4/5
Sama1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Pasticcio
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Pasticcio
- Sillage & projection
- Pasticcio
- Value for money
- Sama
- 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 PerfumesSamaAl Haramain PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 184 votes
Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%
3.65/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 44%Had 9%Want 47%
Category winnerPasticcioRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
22%Like
9%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate
184 votes
18%Love
41%Like
29%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPasticcio
SillagePasticcio
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSamaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
woody92%
iris84%
floral77%
earthy69%
green61%
powdery100%
violet92%
rose84%
white floral77%
musky69%
floral61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both powdery and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Currant budsHyacinthGreen NotesBergamotOrange BlossomNasturtiumRoseHawthorn
Heart2-4 hrs
Orris RootVioletLimeJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangLily
Base8-12 hrs
SandalwoodCedarMuskIrisAmberOakmossHeliotrope
Top
RoseGeranium
Heart
VioletLily-of-the-ValleyOrris
Base
MuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesRose, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Pasticcio, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter93
Day100
Night81
Spring100
Summer100
Fall57
Winter29
Day100
Night60
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,931
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews36
Overall rank#24,910
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerPasticcioHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSospiro 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 →Sama is a soft, powdery floral perfume oil built around rose and violet, with a clean musk and smooth sandalwood base. It wears like a gentle, cosmetic style bouquet, more intimate than loud. On some skin it can feel very subtle, closer to a couple of hours, which makes it better for close encounters, work, or layerin…
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, Pasticcio or Sama?
Pasticcio takes 4 of 5 categories. Pasticcio is rated 4.17/5 from 184 votes; Sama is rated 3.65/5 from 17 votes. Choose Pasticcio for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sama for a powdery and violet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Pasticcio or Sama?
Pasticcio lasts longest (Pasticcio 75/100, Sama 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pasticcio or Sama?
Pasticcio projects furthest (Pasticcio 64/100, Sama 41/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pasticcio and Sama smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Sandalwood.
Is Pasticcio or Sama better for summer or winter?
Pasticcio suits daytime wear; Sama suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pasticcio and Sama?
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. Sama has top notes of Rose and Geranium, heart notes of Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orris, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.
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