Fragrance comparison

Preludio vs ROTTERDAM

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 147 ratings analysed

Preludio

Gritti

3.63121 votes

Rank #19,590 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

ROTTERDAM

YAFOOOH

4.4626 votes

Rank #29,671 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

ROTTERDAM takes 5 of 8 categories.

Preludio
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ROTTERDAM
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Preludio3/8

ROTTERDAM5/8

Ratings & consensus: ROTTERDAM
Community sentiment: ROTTERDAM
Longevity: ROTTERDAM
Sillage & projection: ROTTERDAM
Value for money: Preludio
Versatility: Preludio
Note pyramid (duration): ROTTERDAM
Fragranxe ranking: Preludio

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PreludioGritti

ROTTERDAMYAFOOOH

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 53%

4.46/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 47%Had 7%Want 46%

Category winnerROTTERDAMRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

32%Like

19%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

121 votes

77%Love

8%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerROTTERDAMMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityROTTERDAM

SillageROTTERDAM

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPreludioBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

lavender80%

ozonic70%

aquatic60%

citrus50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

balsamic84%

amber77%

floral69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderWatermelonLemon

Heart3 to 4 hours

Pine TreeWoody NotesSandalwoodTobacco

Base4 to 6 hours

BorageMuskAmber

Top20-30 mins

Boozy NotesOsmanthusRed MandarinGrapefruit

Heart3-4 hrs

Clary SagecannabisCognacPine TreeDew DropMimosa

Base8-10+ hrs

Peru BalsamVetiverTobaccoOakmossAmberSmoke

Category winnerROTTERDAMLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer84

Fall76

Winter59

Day100

Night62

Spring90

Summer35

Fall70

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerPreludioMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex39

Women7

Men64

Unisex23

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,590

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#29,671

PerfumerSaeed Alqarni

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPreludioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Preludio by Gritti opens with an unexpected pairing of crisp lavender, tart lemon, and juicy watermelon, creating a brisk, ozonic introduction that feels both clean and cooling. As the initial splash settles, the heart reveals an earthy forest character built around pine tree needles, smooth sandalwood, and dry woody …

Reviews →

ROTTERDAM by YAFOOOH bursts open with a bright splash of red mandarin and tart grapefruit, instantly backed by a rich pour of boozy cognac. As the lively citrus settles after twenty minutes, the fragrance shifts into an intriguing green heart dominated by pine needles, herbal clary sage, and a distinct herbal cannabis…

Reviews →

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

PontevecchioNobile 1942RUNNER-UP vs

Exceptional Florence BridgeThe Dua BrandWINNER

1 person compared this today

The Most WantedAzzaroWINNER vs

ChromeAzzaroRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

JeansMahoganyRUNNER-UP vs

Viva La Juicy So IntenseJuicy CoutureWINNER

1 person compared this today

Bad Boy Cobalt Parfum ElectriqueCarolina HerreraWINNER vs

Shiyaaka Shadow Khadlaj Perfumes for menKhadlaj PerfumesRUNNER-UP

2 people compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Preludio or ROTTERDAM?

ROTTERDAM takes 5 of 8 categories. Preludio is rated 3.63/5 from 121 votes; ROTTERDAM is rated 4.46/5 from 26 votes. Choose Preludio for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose ROTTERDAM for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Preludio or ROTTERDAM?

ROTTERDAM lasts longest (ROTTERDAM 77/100, Preludio 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Preludio or ROTTERDAM?

ROTTERDAM projects furthest (ROTTERDAM 69/100, Preludio 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Preludio and ROTTERDAM smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pine Tree, Tobacco and Amber.

Is Preludio or ROTTERDAM better for summer or winter?

For summer, Preludio is the stronger pick. For winter, ROTTERDAM is the stronger pick. Preludio suits daytime wear; ROTTERDAM suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Preludio and ROTTERDAM?

Preludio has top notes of Lavender, Watermelon and Lemon, heart notes of Pine Tree, Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Tobacco, a base of Borage, Musk and Amber. ROTTERDAM has top notes of Boozy Notes, Osmanthus, Red Mandarin and Grapefruit, heart notes of Clary Sage, cannabis, Cognac and Pine Tree, a base of Peru Balsam, Vetiver, Tobacco and Oakmoss.