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Pentimento vs Dulce Fundamentum

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

Updated 305 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dulce Fundamentum takes 7 of 7 categories.

  • Pentimento

    Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Best in winter.

  • Dulce Fundamentum

    Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Pentimento0/7
Dulce Fundamentum7/7
Ratings & consensus
Dulce Fundamentum
Community sentiment
Dulce Fundamentum
Longevity
Dulce Fundamentum
Sillage & projection
Dulce Fundamentum
Value for money
Dulce Fundamentum
Versatility
Dulce Fundamentum
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Dulce Fundamentum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
PentimentoJorum Studio
Dulce FundamentumLumi
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.91/ 5 · 190 votes
Have 33%Had 7%Want 61%
4.22/ 5 · 115 votes
Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%
Category winnerDulce FundamentumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
35%Love
36%Like
17%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate

190 votes

50%Love
31%Like
15%Ok
1%Dislike
3%Hate

88 votes

Category winnerDulce FundamentumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

LongevityDulce Fundamentum

SillageDulce Fundamentum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value54
¤ Price value56
Category winnerDulce FundamentumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
woody91%
nutty83%
vanilla74%
white floral65%
rum56%
sweet100%
vanilla92%
caramel84%
chocolate77%
nutty69%
powdery61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and nutty

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
HazelnutTiare FlowerOrchidBroom
Heart
Carob treeTobacco Blossom
Base
VanillaTonka BeanRum
Top
ChocolateCaramelHazelnutRum
Heart
VanillaHoneyAlmond MilkAmber
Base
White MuskTonka BeanCotton Candy
InformationalShared notesHazelnut, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Rum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring45
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring42
Summer16
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerDulce FundamentumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex62
Women37
Men4
Unisex36
Women61
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,552

PerfumerEuan McCall

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,254

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerDulce FundamentumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pentimento by Jorum Studio presents a dense, hazelnut-forward gourmand experience that steers clear of standard sugary syrup. A dry carob note provides a cocoa-like dustiness, while tobacco blossom and rum steer the base into warm, adult territory. It behaves best on skin in crisp autumn weather, appealing to those wh…

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Dulce Fundamentum by Lumi is a gourmand fragrance that blends rich chocolate, warm caramel, and a splash of rum. Designed for those who crave deep sweetness, it wears well during the colder months. This scent provides a cozy, enveloping experience for both men and women, focusing on edible notes that linger on the ski…

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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, Pentimento or Dulce Fundamentum?

Dulce Fundamentum takes 7 of 7 categories. Pentimento is rated 3.91/5 from 190 votes; Dulce Fundamentum is rated 4.22/5 from 115 votes. Choose Pentimento for a sweet and woody character. Best in winter. Choose Dulce Fundamentum for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Pentimento or Dulce Fundamentum?

Dulce Fundamentum lasts longest (Dulce Fundamentum 70/100, Pentimento 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pentimento or Dulce Fundamentum?

Dulce Fundamentum projects furthest (Dulce Fundamentum 58/100, Pentimento 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pentimento and Dulce Fundamentum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and nutty accords. Common notes include Hazelnut, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Rum.

Is Pentimento or Dulce Fundamentum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dulce Fundamentum is the stronger pick. For winter, Pentimento is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pentimento and Dulce Fundamentum?

Pentimento has top notes of Hazelnut, Tiare Flower, Orchid and Broom, heart notes of Carob tree and Tobacco Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Rum. Dulce Fundamentum has top notes of Chocolate, Caramel, Hazelnut and Rum, heart notes of Vanilla, Honey, Almond Milk and Amber, a base of White Musk, Tonka Bean and Cotton Candy.

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