Fragrance comparison

Pasticcio vs Tracy

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 601 ratings analysed

6 wins

Pasticcio

Sospiro Perfumes

4.17184 votes

Rank #4,931 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Tracy

Ellen Tracy

3.75417 votes

Rank #7,212 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pasticcio takes 6 of 8 categories.

Pasticcio
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tracy
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pasticcio6/8

Tracy2/8

Ratings & consensus: Pasticcio
Community sentiment: Pasticcio
Longevity: Pasticcio
Sillage & projection: Pasticcio
Value for money: Tracy
Versatility: Tracy
Note pyramid (duration): Pasticcio
Fragranxe ranking: Pasticcio

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PasticcioSospiro Perfumes

TracyEllen Tracy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 184 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%

3.75/ 5 · 417 votes

Have 47%Had 30%Want 23%

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

26%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

417 votes

Category winnerPasticcioMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityPasticcio

SillagePasticcio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value87

Category winnerTracyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

floral77%

earthy69%

green61%

floral100%

fresh92%

powdery84%

rose77%

almond69%

violet61%

Scent match32%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 to 30 minutes

PeonyPlum BlossomWater LilyCassia

Heart1 to 3 hours

VioletRoseIrisLily-of-the-Valley

Base2 to 4 hours

Almond MilkSandalwoodVanillaOrris RootWhite Amber

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

Summer69

Fall43

Winter32

Day100

Night24

Category winnerTracyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex50

Women19

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,931

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#7,212

PerfumerJean Claude Delville, Richard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews115

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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Tracy by Ellen Tracy is a soft floral fragrance built around fresh blossoms, powdery accents, and a creamy almond base. It opens with an airy splash of water lily, plum blossom, peony, and green cassia, creating an aquatic, dewy floral character. As the initial freshness settles, powdery iris, violet, and classic rose…

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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 Tracy?

Pasticcio takes 6 of 8 categories. Pasticcio is rated 4.17/5 from 184 votes; Tracy is rated 3.75/5 from 417 votes. Choose Pasticcio for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tracy for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pasticcio or Tracy?

Pasticcio lasts longest (Pasticcio 75/100, Tracy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pasticcio or Tracy?

Pasticcio projects furthest (Pasticcio 64/100, Tracy 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pasticcio and Tracy smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Orris Root, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Pasticcio or Tracy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tracy is the stronger pick. For winter, Pasticcio is the stronger pick. Pasticcio suits daytime wear; Tracy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pasticcio and Tracy?

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. Tracy has top notes of Peony, Plum Blossom, Water Lily and Cassia, heart notes of Violet, Rose, Iris and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Almond Milk, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Orris Root.