Pasticcio vs Samambaia
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 6 of 7 categories.
PasticcioChoose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SamambaiaChoose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Pasticcio6/7
Samambaia1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Pasticcio
- Community sentiment
- Pasticcio
- Longevity
- Pasticcio
- Sillage & projection
- Pasticcio
- Value for money
- Samambaia
- Versatility
- Pasticcio
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pasticcio
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PasticcioSospiro PerfumesSamambaiaPheboWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 184 votes
Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%
3.92/ 5 · 71 votes
Have 35%Had 23%Want 41%
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
31%Love
48%Like
3%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
71 votes
Category winnerPasticcioMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPasticcio
SillagePasticcio
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSamambaiaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
woody92%
iris84%
floral77%
earthy69%
green61%
green100%
white floral91%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic74%
floral65%
citrus56%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both green 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
GalbanumBergamotBlack PepperLemon
Heart
HyacinthLily-of-the-ValleyGardeniaVioletYlang-Ylang
Base
CedarMuskJasmineWhite MuskAmber
InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Bergamot, Violet and Jasmine. 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter9
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPasticcioMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,925
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews36
Overall rank#19,287
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
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 →Samambaia by Phebo opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, bright bergamot, and crushed black pepper that feels like stepping into a damp botanical greenhouse. As the top notes settle, cool spring florality takes center stage through dewy hyacinth, crisp lily-of-the-valley, and soft violet. The base dries down in…
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 Samambaia?
Pasticcio takes 6 of 7 categories. Pasticcio is rated 4.17/5 from 184 votes; Samambaia is rated 3.92/5 from 71 votes. Choose Pasticcio for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Samambaia for a green and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Pasticcio or Samambaia?
Pasticcio lasts longest (Pasticcio 75/100, Samambaia 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pasticcio or Samambaia?
Pasticcio projects furthest (Pasticcio 64/100, Samambaia 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pasticcio and Samambaia smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and floral accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Bergamot, Violet and Jasmine.
Is Pasticcio or Samambaia better for summer or winter?
For summer, Pasticcio is the stronger pick. For winter, Pasticcio is the stronger pick. Pasticcio suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pasticcio and Samambaia?
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. Samambaia has top notes of Galbanum, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Hyacinth, Lily-of-the-Valley, Gardenia and Violet, a base of Cedar, Musk, Jasmine and White Musk.
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