Fragrance comparison

Percival vs Fortitude

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 5,159 ratings analysed

5 wins

Percival

Parfums de Marly

4.245,142 votes

Rank #1,814 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Fortitude

House Of Vision

4.0617 votes

Rank #32,722 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Percival takes 5 of 6 categories.

Percival
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fortitude
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Percival5/6

Fortitude1/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PercivalParfums de Marly

FortitudeHouse Of Vision

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 5,142 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 46%Had 7%Want 46%

Category winnerPercivalRating 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

53%Love

24%Like

12%Ok

0%Dislike

12%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPercival

SillagePercival

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value79

Category winnerFortitudeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

patchouli84%

soft spicy77%

amber69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber 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

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperPink PepperBergamotCardamomMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

CinnamonCloveLavenderGeraniumRose

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliAmberVanillaTonkaMuskSandalwood

Category winnerPercivalLongest dry-down: 6-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Spring40

Summer10

Fall90

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex7

Women1

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

Men64

Unisex36

Women0

Date 34%Party 27%Casual 22%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,814

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#32,722

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Fortitude by House Of Vision opens with a punch of crushed black pepper, fiery pink pepper, and cool green cardamom, brightened by a quick splash of bergamot and mandarin orange. As the initial citrus sparkle quiets down, the fragrance shifts into a cozy bakery spice blend dominated by warm cinnamon and aromatic clove…

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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 Fortitude?

Percival takes 5 of 6 categories. Percival is rated 4.24/5 from 5,142 votes; Fortitude is rated 4.06/5 from 17 votes. Choose Percival for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fortitude for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Percival or Fortitude?

Percival lasts longest (Percival 72/100, Fortitude 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Percival or Fortitude?

Percival projects furthest (Percival 58/100, Fortitude 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Percival and Fortitude smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Geranium.

Is Percival or Fortitude better for summer or winter?

Percival suits daytime wear; Fortitude suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Percival and Fortitude?

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. Fortitude has top notes of Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Vanilla and Tonka.