Fragrance comparison

Percival vs BGTA

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 5,143 ratings analysed

4 wins

Percival

Parfums de Marly

4.245,142 votes

Rank #1,814 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

BGTA

Pisello Parfum

5.001 votes

Rank #61,092 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Percival takes 4 of 4 categories.

Percival
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
BGTA
Choose it for a woody and citrus character.

Percival4/4

BGTA0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PercivalParfums de Marly

BGTAPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 5,142 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

28%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

5,142 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityPercival

SillagePercival

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value0

Category winnerPercivalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

oud69%

aromatic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotGeraniumPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

HedioneVioletJasmineCorianderCinnamonCardamom

Base6-10 hrs

AmbroxanAmberwoodMuskBalsam FirClearwoodTonka

Top

Laotian OudPearLavenderMintLemonBergamotGreen AppleMandarin

Heart

GeraniumSaffronJasmineCinnamonVanillaVioletCardamomGinger

Base

AmberAmbergrisCedarFir ResinPatchouliSandalwoodAmbroxanGreen Tea

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Violet. Durations are only published for Percival, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night41

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex7

Women1

Casual 35%Work 32%Date 18%Party 15%

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,814

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#61,092

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPercivalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Percival upgrades the classic fresh fragrance formula with serious concentration and muscle. It cuts deep. Tart Italian bergamot and mandarin orange burst open alongside spicy pink pepper, slicing through heavy morning air with crisp barbershop energy. Fresh lavender and geranium steady that citrus pu…

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BGTA by Pisello Parfum introduces a dense, woody punch softened by citrus and aromatics. Designed for men who appreciate dense, complex blends, this fragrance matches a cool evening out. It opens with sharp mint and sweet pear before revealing a deep, warm heart of cinnamon and chocolate, finally resting on a resinous…

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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, Percival or BGTA?

Percival takes 4 of 4 categories. Percival is rated 4.24/5 from 5,142 votes; BGTA is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Percival for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose BGTA for a woody and citrus character.

Which lasts longer, Percival or BGTA?

Percival lasts longest (Percival 72/100, BGTA 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Percival or BGTA?

Percival projects furthest (Percival 58/100, BGTA 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Percival and BGTA smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Violet.

Is Percival or BGTA better for summer or winter?

Percival suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Percival and BGTA?

Percival has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Geranium, heart notes of Hedione, Violet, Jasmine and Coriander, a base of Ambroxan, Amberwood, Musk and Balsam Fir. BGTA has top notes of Laotian Oud, Pear, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Geranium, Saffron, Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Ambergris, Cedar and Fir Resin.