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Pebenegra vs Verdeseta

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

Updated 39 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Verdeseta 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.

  • Verdeseta

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pebenegra1/4
Verdeseta3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Verdeseta
Sillage & projection
Verdeseta
Value for money
Pebenegra
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Verdeseta

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
PebenegraIsnard
VerdesetaAgatho Parfum
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.44/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 48%Had 9%Want 43%
4.43/ 5 · 30 votes
Have 31%Had 2%Want 67%
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

68%Love
23%Like
0%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity84
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate87
Category winners

LongevityVerdeseta

SillageVerdeseta

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value63
¤ Price value60
Category winnerPebenegraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
citrus69%
lavender61%
aromatic100%
citrus83%
fresh spicy65%
white floral48%
herbal30%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

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
Top
ThymeVerbenaGrapefruitBergamotelemiBlack Pepper
Heart
OliveWhite FlowersDamask RoseBenzoinClovesNutmeg
Base
OakmossVetiverLabdanumSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Cloves. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring57
Summer43
Fall100
Winter43
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer64
Fall93
Winter71
Day100
Night85
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men38
Unisex50
Women13
Men28
Unisex61
Women11
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,573

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,015

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerVerdesetaHigher 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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Verdeseta opens with a brisk mix of citrus peel, thyme and pepper, then moves into an unusual olive heart that gives it a green, savory edge. As it settles, vetiver, moss and warm amber smooth it out. It suits wearers who enjoy herbal Mediterranean scents with spice, texture and a more distinctive profile than a typic…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pebenegra or Verdeseta?

Verdeseta takes 3 of 4 categories. Pebenegra is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; Verdeseta is rated 4.43/5 from 30 votes. Choose Pebenegra for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Verdeseta for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pebenegra or Verdeseta?

Verdeseta lasts longest (Verdeseta 84/100, Pebenegra 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pebenegra or Verdeseta?

Verdeseta projects furthest (Verdeseta 75/100, Pebenegra 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pebenegra and Verdeseta smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Cloves.

Is Pebenegra or Verdeseta better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Pebenegra and Verdeseta?

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. Verdeseta has top notes of Thyme, Verbena, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Olive, White Flowers, Damask Rose and Benzoin, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Labdanum and Sandalwood.

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