Fragrance comparison

Pontevecchio vs Cassini

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 482 ratings analysed

Pontevecchio

Nobile 1942

3.97228 votes

Rank #10,661 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Cassini

Oleg Cassini

4.22254 votes

Rank #2,850 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cassini takes 7 of 7 categories.

Pontevecchio
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring.
Cassini
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Pontevecchio0/7

Cassini7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PontevecchioNobile 1942

CassiniOleg Cassini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 228 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 254 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerCassiniRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

42%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

228 votes

54%Love

30%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

254 votes

Category winnerCassiniMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityCassini

SillageCassini

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value59

Category winnerCassiniBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

white floral100%

floral92%

animalic84%

amber77%

musky69%

earthy61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotIncenseMandarin Orange

Heart

IrisGeraniumVirginia CedarBrazilian RosewoodJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliMuskAmber

Top

GardeniaOsmanthusIrisCorianderFreesiaOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseCarnationChrysanthemumJasmineYlang-YlangBulgarian Rose

Base

IncenseCivetOakmossLeatherAmberPatchouliMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Incense, Mandarin Orange and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter96

Day53

Night100

Category winnerCassiniMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex30

Women7

Men11

Unisex37

Women52

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,661

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#2,850

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews51

Category winnerCassiniHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pontevecchio by Nobile 1942 opens with a bright burst of bergamot and mandarin orange, paired with a smoky touch of frankincense. As the initial citrus sparkle clears, the scent shifts into a clean, starched heart where iris and geranium meet cedarwood and rosewood. Jasmine and ylang-ylang lend a soft floral lift with…

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Cassini opens with a heavy blast of classic white florals, dominated by tuberose and gardenia, before settling into a warm, spicy base of incense and oakmoss. This is a complex, rich scent that demands cold weather and formal evenings to truly shine. Unlike modern, sugary sweet perfumes, it carries a deep animalic und…

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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, Pontevecchio or Cassini?

Cassini takes 7 of 7 categories. Pontevecchio is rated 3.97/5 from 228 votes; Cassini is rated 4.22/5 from 254 votes. Choose Pontevecchio for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring. Choose Cassini for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pontevecchio or Cassini?

Cassini lasts longest (Cassini 80/100, Pontevecchio 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pontevecchio or Cassini?

Cassini projects furthest (Cassini 74/100, Pontevecchio 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pontevecchio and Cassini smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Incense, Mandarin Orange and Iris.

Is Pontevecchio or Cassini better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cassini is the stronger pick. For winter, Cassini is the stronger pick. Cassini suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pontevecchio and Cassini?

Pontevecchio has top notes of Bergamot, Incense and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Geranium, Virginia Cedar and Brazilian Rosewood, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk. Cassini has top notes of Gardenia, Osmanthus, Iris and Coriander, heart notes of Tuberose, Carnation, Chrysanthemum and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Civet, Oakmoss and Leather.