Fragrance comparison

Pasticcio vs True Man

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 203 ratings analysed

4 wins

Pasticcio

Sospiro Perfumes

4.17184 votes

Rank #4,482 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

True Man

Kelsey Berwin

3.5819 votes

Rank #56,226 FloralRose

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 ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
True Man
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Pasticcio4/5

True Man1/5

Ratings & consensus: Pasticcio
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pasticcio
Sillage & projection: Pasticcio
Value for money: True Man
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

True ManKelsey Berwin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 184 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%

3.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 40%

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

42%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

26%Dislike

11%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityPasticcio

SillagePasticcio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value88

Category winnerTrue ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

floral77%

earthy69%

green61%

floral100%

rose86%

powdery72%

yellow floral58%

musky44%

white floral30%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both floral and powdery

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

Floral NotesMimosa

Heart

RoseJasmine

Base

MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesRose, Jasmine, Musk and Amber. 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

Day93

Night100

Spring90

Summer100

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex50

Women19

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,482

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#56,226

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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Kelsey Berwin True Man opens with a bright splash of yellow mimosa and light floral notes. This initial phase feels fresh, clean, and airy, suitable for a warm spring morning. As the liquid warms on skin, the fragrance transitions into a heart of jasmine and rose. The base relies on amber and clean musk to anchor the …

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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 True Man?

Pasticcio takes 4 of 5 categories. Pasticcio is rated 4.17/5 from 184 votes; True Man is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes. Choose Pasticcio for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose True Man for a floral and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pasticcio or True Man?

Pasticcio lasts longest (Pasticcio 75/100, True Man 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pasticcio or True Man?

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

Do Pasticcio and True Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Rose, Jasmine, Musk and Amber.

Is Pasticcio or True Man better for summer or winter?

Pasticcio suits day or night wear; True Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pasticcio and True Man?

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. True Man has top notes of Floral Notes and Mimosa, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Amber.