Prima Rugiada vs La Danza
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Prima Rugiada takes 4 of 5 categories.
Prima RugiadaChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
La DanzaChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Prima Rugiada4/5
La Danza1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Prima Rugiada
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Prima Rugiada
- Sillage & projection
- La Danza
- Value for money
- Prima Rugiada
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Prima Rugiada
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Prima RugiadaProfumi del ForteLa DanzaZepterWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%
3.59/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 35%Had 42%Want 24%
Category winnerPrima RugiadaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
62%Like
6%Ok
3%Dislike
3%Hate
34 votes
29%Love
29%Like
12%Ok
29%Dislike
0%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPrima Rugiada
SillageLa Danza
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPrima RugiadaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy91%
green83%
fresh74%
woody65%
floral56%
citrus100%
woody92%
floral84%
fresh77%
amber69%
powdery61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody, fresh and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
MintCuminOreganoLemonBlack PepperAldehydesCardamomCalabrian bergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
Tomato LeafWatery NotesFreesiaMirabelleLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCyclamenRose
Base3 to 5 hours
MuskBalsam FirAtlas CedarHaitian VetiverGuaiac WoodOakmossPatchouliAmber
Top
GrapefruitAldehydesBergamotOrangePeachGalbanum
Heart
VioletLily-of-the-ValleyLilacYlang-YlangJasmineCyclamenRoseOrris
Base
OakmossVetiverLabdanumBenzoinTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Calabrian bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Prima Rugiada, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring74
Summer100
Fall37
Winter16
Day100
Night32
Spring80
Summer60
Fall100
Winter80
Day80
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,904
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#60,397
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPrima RugiadaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPrima Rugiada by Profumi del Forte is an aromatic aquatic fragrance built around cool morning air and Mediterranean greenery. It opens with an energetic rush of mint, lemon, Calabrian bergamot, and aldehydes, accompanied by galbanum and pungent culinary herbs like cumin and oregano. As the sharp citrus bite settles, a…
Reviews →La Danza by Zepter opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, fizzy aldehydes, and bright grapefruit. The initial spray delivers an immediate snap of green citrus that feels crisp and energetic. As the top notes quiet down, the scent shifts toward an expansive bouquet dominated by clean violet, lilac, and sweet ylan…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Prima Rugiada or La Danza?
Prima Rugiada takes 4 of 5 categories. Prima Rugiada is rated 4.06/5 from 34 votes; La Danza is rated 3.59/5 from 17 votes. Choose Prima Rugiada for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose La Danza for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Prima Rugiada or La Danza?
Prima Rugiada lasts longest (Prima Rugiada 64/100, La Danza 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Prima Rugiada or La Danza?
Projection is very close: La Danza 68/100, Prima Rugiada 67/100 for sillage.
Do Prima Rugiada and La Danza smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Calabrian bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.
Is Prima Rugiada or La Danza better for summer or winter?
Prima Rugiada suits daytime wear; La Danza suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Prima Rugiada and La Danza?
Prima Rugiada has top notes of Mint, Cumin, Oregano and Lemon, heart notes of Tomato Leaf, Watery Notes, Freesia and Mirabelle, a base of Musk, Balsam Fir, Atlas Cedar and Haitian Vetiver. La Danza has top notes of Grapefruit, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley, Lilac and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Labdanum and Benzoin.
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