Fragrance comparison

Pontevecchio W Estratto vs Le Parfum Couture Denis Durand

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 189 ratings analysed

Pontevecchio W Estratto

Nobile 1942

3.673 votes

Rank #61,418 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Le Parfum Couture Denis Durand

M. Micallef

3.82186 votes

Rank #27,977 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Parfum Couture Denis Durand takes 2 of 3 categories.

Pontevecchio W Estratto
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Le Parfum Couture Denis Durand
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Pontevecchio W Estratto1/3

Le Parfum Couture Denis Durand2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le Parfum Couture Denis Durand
Sillage & projection: Pontevecchio W Estratto
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Parfum Couture Denis Durand

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pontevecchio W EstrattoNobile 1942

Le Parfum Couture Denis DurandM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 14%Had 5%Want 81%

3.82/ 5 · 186 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

34%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

186 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityLe Parfum Couture Denis Durand

SillagePontevecchio W Estratto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value44

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky92%

iris84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

white floral61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

rose84%

patchouli77%

amber69%

honey61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Tuscan IrisCorianderWhite MuskIndian JasmineBulgarian RoseBergamotTangerineAmberwoodSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CinnamonTangerine

Heart

Bulgarian RoseHoneyOrange Blossom

Base

PatchouliAmbergrisSandalwoodWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesWhite Musk, Bulgarian Rose, Tangerine and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring34

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,418

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,977

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLe Parfum Couture Denis DurandHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pontevecchio W Estratto brings Tuscan iris and white musk forward in a dense, powdery formulation. Brightened by bergamot and coriander seeds in the opening, it settles into a soft base of sandalwood and amberwood. Designed for cool autumn mornings and formal evening wear, this extrait concentration sits close to skin…

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Le Parfum Couture Denis Durand by M. Micallef opens with a warm, spicy hit of cinnamon and tangerine. As it settles, honey and Bulgarian rose emerge, creating a dense, resinous profile on the skin. It feels best suited for cold autumn evenings or winter days, offering a comforting, long-lasting presence for those who …

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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 W Estratto or Le Parfum Couture Denis Durand?

Le Parfum Couture Denis Durand takes 2 of 3 categories. Pontevecchio W Estratto is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Le Parfum Couture Denis Durand is rated 3.82/5 from 186 votes. Choose Pontevecchio W Estratto for a powdery and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Le Parfum Couture Denis Durand for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Pontevecchio W Estratto or Le Parfum Couture Denis Durand?

Le Parfum Couture Denis Durand lasts longest (Le Parfum Couture Denis Durand 78/100, Pontevecchio W Estratto 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pontevecchio W Estratto or Le Parfum Couture Denis Durand?

Pontevecchio W Estratto projects furthest (Pontevecchio W Estratto 75/100, Le Parfum Couture Denis Durand 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pontevecchio W Estratto and Le Parfum Couture Denis Durand smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include White Musk, Bulgarian Rose, Tangerine and Sandalwood.

Is Pontevecchio W Estratto or Le Parfum Couture Denis Durand better for summer or winter?

Pontevecchio W Estratto suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pontevecchio W Estratto and Le Parfum Couture Denis Durand?

Pontevecchio W Estratto features Tuscan Iris, Coriander, White Musk, Indian Jasmine and Bulgarian Rose. Le Parfum Couture Denis Durand has top notes of Cinnamon and Tangerine, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Honey and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Ambergris, Sandalwood and White Musk.