Fragrance comparison

Pebenegra vs Basso

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 724 ratings analysed

Pebenegra

Isnard

4.449 votes

Rank #46,650 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Basso

Sospiro Perfumes · 2022

4.34715 votes

Rank #901 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Basso takes 3 of 4 categories.

Pebenegra
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Basso
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pebenegra1/4

Basso3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Basso
Sillage & projection: Basso
Value for money: Pebenegra
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Basso

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PebenegraIsnard

BassoSospiro Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 48%Had 9%Want 43%

4.34/ 5 · 715 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

60%Love

24%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

715 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityBasso

SillageBasso

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value33

Category winnerPebenegraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

lavender61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

citrus74%

earthy65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match70%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Black PepperLavenderBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

CedarClovesElemi resinJasmineLabdanum

Base

VetiverGuaiac WoodOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

Grapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationMayflowerLabdanum

Base8-10 hrs

VetiverCedarOakmossBlack PepperSandalwoodGuaiac WoodNutmegPink Pepper

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Grapefruit, Cedar and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Basso, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer43

Fall100

Winter43

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer99

Fall0

Winter32

Day100

Night62

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex50

Women13

Men80

Unisex15

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,650

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#901

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched2022

Reviews111

Category winnerBassoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pebenegra opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper and bitter bergamot, balanced by fresh lavender. As the fragrance settles, warm cloves and dry cedar resin merge with heavy labdanum. The dry-down anchors into earthy oakmoss and smoky guaiac wood. Built for crisp autumn afternoons, it delivers a raw, historic…

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Sospiro Basso opens with an invigorating spray of bitter grapefruit zest, cutting through the air with a brisk, natural citrus punch. As the initial flash settles on your skin, a spicy floral heart of clove-like carnation and resinous labdanum smooths out the edges, preventing the blend from smelling like a basic colo…

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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, Pebenegra or Basso?

Basso takes 3 of 4 categories. Pebenegra is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; Basso is rated 4.34/5 from 715 votes. Choose Pebenegra for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Basso for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pebenegra or Basso?

Basso lasts longest (Basso 76/100, Pebenegra 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pebenegra or Basso?

Basso projects furthest (Basso 66/100, Pebenegra 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pebenegra and Basso smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Grapefruit, Cedar and Labdanum.

Is Pebenegra or Basso better for summer or winter?

Pebenegra suits daytime wear; Basso suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pebenegra and Basso?

Pebenegra has top notes of Black Pepper, Lavender, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cedar, Cloves, Elemi resin and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Guaiac Wood and Oakmoss. Basso has top notes of Grapefruit, heart notes of Carnation, Mayflower and Labdanum, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Oakmoss and Black Pepper.