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Prowl vs Banho de Sorte

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

Updated 261 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prowl takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Prowl

    Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • Banho de Sorte

    Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Prowl6/7
Banho de Sorte1/7
Ratings & consensus
Prowl
Community sentiment
Prowl
Longevity
Prowl
Sillage & projection
Prowl
Value for money
Prowl
Versatility
Banho de Sorte
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Prowl

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ProwlAvon
Banho de SorteO Boticário
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.22/ 5 · 178 votes
Have 13%Had 66%Want 22%
3.29/ 5 · 83 votes
Have 52%Had 27%Want 21%
Category winnerProwlRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
44%Love
43%Like
4%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

178 votes

20%Love
27%Like
23%Ok
22%Dislike
8%Hate

83 votes

Category winnerProwlMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate57
Category winners

LongevityProwl

SillageProwl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value61
Category winnerProwlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
patchouli69%
powdery61%
warm spicy100%
citrus88%
woody77%
aromatic65%
mossy53%
earthy42%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CardamomMandarin Orange
Heart
GeraniumOrchidJasminePink Peony
Base
AmberPatchouliSandalwood
Top
Italian LemonCardamomGingerPink PepperMandarin Orange
Heart
Clove LeafGeraniumViolet
Base
MossPatchouliVirginian CedarSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Geranium and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring20
Summer14
Fall100
Winter83
Day95
Night100
Spring70
Summer100
Fall41
Winter14
Day100
Night27
Category winnerBanho de SorteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex3
Women97
Men38
Unisex51
Women11
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,227

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#44,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerProwlHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Prowl by Avon is a floral woody musk that leans into spicy, lactonic, and amber warmth. Launched in 2000, it features a unique opening of cardamom and mandarin orange, drying down into a resinous, sandalwood-heavy base. It is a standout choice for cold, sunny afternoons when you want something intimate, spicy, and gro…

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Banho de Sorte by O Boticário opens with a bright burst of Italian lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and zesty fresh ginger. A heart of spicy pink pepper, herbal geranium, and warm clove leaf gives it an invigorating kick, while earthy moss and cedar settle smoothly in the base. It is a clean, refreshing splash designed f…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Prowl or Banho de Sorte?

Prowl takes 6 of 7 categories. Prowl is rated 4.22/5 from 178 votes; Banho de Sorte is rated 3.29/5 from 83 votes. Choose Prowl for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Banho de Sorte for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Prowl or Banho de Sorte?

Prowl lasts longest (Prowl 62/100, Banho de Sorte 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Prowl or Banho de Sorte?

Prowl projects furthest (Prowl 58/100, Banho de Sorte 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prowl and Banho de Sorte smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Geranium and Amber.

Is Prowl or Banho de Sorte better for summer or winter?

For summer, Banho de Sorte is the stronger pick. For winter, Prowl is the stronger pick. Prowl suits day or night wear; Banho de Sorte suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Prowl and Banho de Sorte?

Prowl has top notes of Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Orchid, Jasmine and Pink Peony, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Banho de Sorte has top notes of Italian Lemon, Cardamom, Ginger and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Clove Leaf, Geranium and Violet, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Virginian Cedar and Sandalwood.

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