Fragrance comparison

Pontevecchio vs Tentation 1 Contre Lui

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 232 ratings analysed

Pontevecchio

Nobile 1942

3.97228 votes

Rank #9,667 WoodyAromatic

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56%scent match

Closely related

Tentation 1 Contre Lui

Eve & Daphnee

4.254 votes

Rank #40,957 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Pontevecchio
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Tentation 1 Contre Lui
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Pontevecchio1/3

Tentation 1 Contre Lui1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tentation 1 Contre Lui
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pontevecchio

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PontevecchioNobile 1942

Tentation 1 Contre LuiEve & Daphnee

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 228 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTentation 1 Contre Lui

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

woody100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, citrus and powdery

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

Top20-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotOrangeGeraniumAngelicaMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisDamask RoseHawthornArtemisia

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodLabdanumVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Iris and Geranium. Durations are only published for Tentation 1 Contre Lui, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex30

Women7

Not enough votes yet

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 21%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,667

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#40,957

PerfumerDelphine Thierry

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPontevecchioHigher 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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Tentation 1 Contre Lui by Eve & Daphnee is an artisanal botanical perfume built on vivid citrus oils, powdery iris, and earthy woods. The first spritz delivers an unfiltered burst of Calabrian bergamot, bitter orange, and herbal angelica that smells crisp and slightly peppery. Within twenty minutes, the initial zest s…

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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, Pontevecchio or Tentation 1 Contre Lui?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Pontevecchio is rated 3.97/5 from 228 votes; Tentation 1 Contre Lui is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Pontevecchio for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Tentation 1 Contre Lui for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pontevecchio or Tentation 1 Contre Lui?

Tentation 1 Contre Lui lasts longest (Tentation 1 Contre Lui 80/100, Pontevecchio 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pontevecchio or Tentation 1 Contre Lui?

Projection is very close: Pontevecchio 58/100, Tentation 1 Contre Lui 58/100 for sillage.

Do Pontevecchio and Tentation 1 Contre Lui smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Iris and Geranium.

Is Pontevecchio or Tentation 1 Contre Lui better for summer or winter?

Tentation 1 Contre Lui suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pontevecchio and Tentation 1 Contre Lui?

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. Tentation 1 Contre Lui has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Orange, Geranium and Angelica, heart notes of Iris, Damask Rose, Hawthorn and Artemisia, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Labdanum and Virginia Cedar.