Fragrance comparison

Pasticcio vs Silky Lotus

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 185 ratings analysed

4 wins

Pasticcio

Sospiro Perfumes

4.17184 votes

Rank #4,664 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Silky Lotus

Chaque Jour

3.001 votes

Rank #68,392 FloralAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pasticcio takes 4 of 5 categories.

Pasticcio
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Silky Lotus
Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pasticcio4/5

Silky Lotus1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pasticcio
Sillage & projection: Pasticcio
Value for money: Silky Lotus
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

Silky LotusChaque Jour

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 184 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

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

0%Love

0%Like

100%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityPasticcio

SillagePasticcio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSilky LotusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

floral77%

earthy69%

green61%

floral100%

aquatic91%

powdery83%

fresh74%

ozonic65%

aldehydic56%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both powdery and floral

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotHyacinth

Heart2-4 hrs

LotusLily of the ValleyViolet

Base5-7 hrs

HeliotropeWhite Musk

Category winnerPasticcioLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter93

Day93

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night18

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex50

Women19

Work 32%Date 30%Casual 25%Party 14%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 42%Work 37%Date 14%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,664

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#68,392

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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A blast of crisp aldehydes and tart bergamot hits the nose first. It feels cold. Within minutes, watery lotus and dewy hyacinth soften the initial solvent kick, creating an airy pond water freshness reminiscent of high-end floral soap. The scent stays clean and translucent throughout the day. Soft violet and powdery h…

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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 Silky Lotus?

Pasticcio takes 4 of 5 categories. Pasticcio is rated 4.17/5 from 184 votes; Silky Lotus is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Pasticcio for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Silky Lotus for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pasticcio or Silky Lotus?

Pasticcio lasts longest (Pasticcio 75/100, Silky Lotus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pasticcio or Silky Lotus?

Pasticcio projects furthest (Pasticcio 64/100, Silky Lotus 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pasticcio and Silky Lotus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Bergamot, Violet and Heliotrope.

Is Pasticcio or Silky Lotus better for summer or winter?

Pasticcio suits day or night wear; Silky Lotus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pasticcio and Silky Lotus?

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. Silky Lotus has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and Hyacinth, heart notes of Lotus, Lily of the Valley and Violet, a base of Heliotrope and White Musk.