Fragrance comparison

Profumo di Pantelleria vs Renato Balestra Pour Homme

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 86 ratings analysed

4 wins

Profumo di Pantelleria

Profumi di Pantelleria

4.0944 votes

Rank #32,465 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Renato Balestra Pour Homme

Renato Balestra

3.9842 votes

Rank #26,142 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Profumo di Pantelleria takes 4 of 7 categories.

Profumo di Pantelleria
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Renato Balestra Pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Profumo di Pantelleria4/7

Renato Balestra Pour Homme3/7

Ratings & consensus: Profumo di Pantelleria
Community sentiment: Renato Balestra Pour Homme
Longevity: Profumo di Pantelleria
Sillage & projection: Profumo di Pantelleria
Value for money: Profumo di Pantelleria
Versatility: Renato Balestra Pour Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Renato Balestra Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Profumo di PantelleriaProfumi di Pantelleria

Renato Balestra Pour HommeRenato Balestra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 37%Had 10%Want 53%

3.98/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 46%Had 18%Want 36%

Category winnerProfumo di PantelleriaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

50%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

24%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerRenato Balestra Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityProfumo di Pantelleria

SillageProfumo di Pantelleria

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value66

Category winnerProfumo di PantelleriaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

mossy69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

herbal83%

citrus74%

woody65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Bitter OrangeMandarin OrangeAmalfi LemonOrangeLavender

Heart2 to 4 hours

BasilRosemaryThymeNeroliJasmineGeranium

Base6 to 8 hours

oak mossAmberPatchouli

Top

Mandarin OrangeSageArtemisiaBergamotBasilCloveThymeJuniper Berries

Heart

LavenderGeraniumVirginia CedarCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyCardamomCorianderPine

Base

oak mossMuskVetiverLeatherAmberGuaiac WoodAmyrisebony tree

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lavender, Basil and Thyme. Durations are only published for Profumo di Pantelleria, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall33

Winter11

Day100

Night20

Spring88

Summer36

Fall100

Winter68

Day100

Night89

Category winnerRenato Balestra Pour HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,465

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#26,142

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerRenato Balestra Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Profumo di Pantelleria opens with a vivid burst of bitter orange, Amalfi lemon, mandarin orange, and sweet lavender. It captures the dry, sunny atmosphere of the Mediterranean island that inspired it, grounding bright citrus rinds with savory culinary herbs. As the initial zest settles, an aromatic core of basil, rose…

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Renato Balestra Pour Homme opens with sharp artemisia, bitter bergamot, and crushed thyme, giving off an immediate 1980s barbering snap. It settles into a heart of lavender and pine needles before grounding in dark oak moss and leather. Best suited for autumn evenings and tailored jackets.

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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, Profumo di Pantelleria or Renato Balestra Pour Homme?

Profumo di Pantelleria takes 4 of 7 categories. Profumo di Pantelleria is rated 4.09/5 from 44 votes; Renato Balestra Pour Homme is rated 3.98/5 from 42 votes. Choose Profumo di Pantelleria for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Renato Balestra Pour Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Profumo di Pantelleria or Renato Balestra Pour Homme?

Profumo di Pantelleria lasts longest (Profumo di Pantelleria 79/100, Renato Balestra Pour Homme 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Profumo di Pantelleria or Renato Balestra Pour Homme?

Profumo di Pantelleria projects furthest (Profumo di Pantelleria 74/100, Renato Balestra Pour Homme 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Profumo di Pantelleria and Renato Balestra Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Basil and Thyme.

Is Profumo di Pantelleria or Renato Balestra Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Profumo di Pantelleria is the stronger pick. For winter, Renato Balestra Pour Homme is the stronger pick. Profumo di Pantelleria suits daytime wear; Renato Balestra Pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Profumo di Pantelleria and Renato Balestra Pour Homme?

Profumo di Pantelleria has top notes of Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Basil, Rosemary, Thyme and Neroli, a base of oak moss, Amber and Patchouli. Renato Balestra Pour Homme has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Sage, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Virginia Cedar and Carnation, a base of oak moss, Musk, Vetiver and Leather.