Fragrance comparison

Piu Tardi vs Desertland

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 132 ratings analysed

4 wins

Piu Tardi

Paolo Gigli

4.9212 votes

Rank #34,044 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Desertland

Oribe

3.88120 votes

Rank #15,273 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Piu Tardi takes 4 of 5 categories.

Piu Tardi
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Desertland
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Piu Tardi4/5

Desertland1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Piu TardiPaolo Gigli

DesertlandOribe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 18%Had 29%Want 53%

3.88/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerPiu TardiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

92%Love

8%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

33%Love

38%Like

19%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

120 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate98

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityPiu Tardi

SillagePiu Tardi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value41

Category winnerPiu TardiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

floral84%

powdery77%

musky69%

fresh61%

woody100%

aromatic83%

powdery65%

fresh spicy48%

lavender30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Wildflowers

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodCashmeranMuskAmber

Top

Juniper BerriesLavenderPine Tree

Heart

AngelicaWildflowers

Base

Texas CedarSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesLavender, Wildflowers and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Piu Tardi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 19%Party 10%

Men22

Unisex69

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,044

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,273

PerfumerAdriana Medina-Baez

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerDesertlandHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Piu Tardi delivers a bright, aromatic burst that marries crisp Italian lemon and zesty bergamot with aromatic French lavender. The initial citrus rush quickly softens as sweet meadow wildflowers bloom across the heart, cutting through any sharp cologne bite. Underneath, a plush foundation of warm cashmeran…

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Oribe Desertland opens with crisp juniper berry and pine tree notes, capturing the cool, dry vastness of a desert morning. The fragrance settles into Texas cedar and vetiver, offering a woody and slightly papery skin scent. It suits individuals looking for an earthy, clean, and understated green fragrance for warm spr…

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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, Piu Tardi or Desertland?

Piu Tardi takes 4 of 5 categories. Piu Tardi is rated 4.92/5 from 12 votes; Desertland is rated 3.88/5 from 120 votes. Choose Piu Tardi for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Desertland for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Piu Tardi or Desertland?

Piu Tardi lasts longest (Piu Tardi 83/100, Desertland 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Piu Tardi or Desertland?

Piu Tardi projects furthest (Piu Tardi 58/100, Desertland 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Piu Tardi and Desertland smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Lavender, Wildflowers and Sandalwood.

Is Piu Tardi or Desertland better for summer or winter?

Piu Tardi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Piu Tardi and Desertland?

Piu Tardi has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Wildflowers, a base of Sandalwood, Cashmeran, Musk and Amber. Desertland has top notes of Juniper Berries, Lavender and Pine Tree, heart notes of Angelica and Wildflowers, a base of Texas Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver.