Fragrance comparison

Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica vs Basile Young

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica

Mansfield

5.001 votes

Rank #57,642 CitrusWoody

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Basile Young

Basile

4.836 votes

Rank #37,684 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Basile Young
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica1/2

Basile Young1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Basile Young

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza ClassicaMansfield

Basile YoungBasile

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 14%Had 19%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

83%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate96

Category winners

LongevityPiazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

floral100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

violet77%

fresh69%

woody61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotLimeOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskSandalwoodPatchouliVirginia CedarAmber

Top

LimeMimosaBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

VioletLilacAlmondLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

Virginia CedarAmberVanille

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lime, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet. Durations are only published for Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,642

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,684

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBasile YoungHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica by Mansfield opens with a bracing burst of zesty Italian lime, bitter bergamot, and sweet orange. The sharp citrus sparkle settles within twenty minutes, revealing a fresh floral heart of herbal geranium, powdery violet, and crisp lily-of-the-valley. As the fragrance warms on …

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Basile Young by Basile delivers a crisp opening of Amalfi lemon and green mimosa before settling into a soft, powdery heart of lilac and violet. The base reveals dry Virginia cedar and warm vanilla. Ideal for mild spring mornings, this fragrance suits casual wear, offering a nostalgic, clean floral trail that avoids t…

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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, Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica or Basile Young?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Basile Young is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Basile Young for a floral and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica or Basile Young?

Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica lasts longest (Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica 80/100, Basile Young 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica and Basile Young smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet.

Is Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica or Basile Young better for summer or winter?

Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica suits day or night wear; Basile Young suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica and Basile Young?

Piazzetta di Portofino Fragranza Classica has top notes of Bergamot, Lime and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. Basile Young has top notes of Lime, Mimosa, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Lilac, Almond and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber and Vanille.