Fragrance comparison

Purgatorio vs Molitva

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 99 ratings analysed

Purgatorio

Tada Parfumeur

3.258 votes

Rank #60,497 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Molitva

Incarna parfums

4.4791 votes

Rank #6,195 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Purgatorio
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Molitva
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Purgatorio1/2

Molitva1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Purgatorio
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Molitva

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PurgatorioTada Parfumeur

MolitvaIncarna parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 8%Had 2%Want 90%

4.47/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

38%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

67%Love

20%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

91 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityPurgatorio

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody83%

balsamic65%

warm spicy48%

aromatic30%

amber100%

woody88%

fruity77%

balsamic65%

smoky53%

sweet42%

Scent match57%Closely related · both amber, woody and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OlibanumResinsIncenseAldehydes

Heart

Guaiac WoodCedarThailand OudLeather

Base

LabdanumAmberMyrrhSandalwoodCade oil

Top

IncensePlumFenugreekAldehydes

Heart

Dried FruitsWoody NotesLabdanumAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Base

OlibanumStyraxAmberGuaiac WoodOpoponaxMoss

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Incense, Aldehydes and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring40

Summer25

Fall100

Winter93

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men17

Unisex72

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,497

PerfumerTada Archawong

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#6,195

PerfumerNatalia Vitkovskaya

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerMolitvaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Purgatorio by Tada Parfumeur is an intense unisex fragrance launched in 2023. It centers on a deep, resinous profile dominated by olibanum, incense, and leather. This scent is built for cooler weather, finding its home in fall evenings or winter nights. Its stark, ecclesiastical character suits those who prefer dark, …

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Molitva by Incarna Parfums is a rich, resinous woody fragrance built around deep incense and dried plum notes. Launched in 2019, this unisex scent captures the intimate, somber atmosphere of an Orthodox chapel. It offers a meditative profile that thrives in colder weather, providing a long-lasting, balsamic experience…

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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, Purgatorio or Molitva?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Purgatorio is rated 3.25/5 from 8 votes; Molitva is rated 4.47/5 from 91 votes. Choose Purgatorio for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Molitva for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Purgatorio or Molitva?

Purgatorio lasts longest (Purgatorio 100/100, Molitva 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Purgatorio and Molitva smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Incense, Aldehydes and Guaiac Wood.

Is Purgatorio or Molitva better for summer or winter?

Purgatorio suits evening wear; Molitva suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Purgatorio and Molitva?

Purgatorio has top notes of Olibanum, Resins, Incense and Aldehydes, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Cedar, Thailand Oud and Leather, a base of Labdanum, Amber, Myrrh and Sandalwood. Molitva has top notes of Incense, Plum, Fenugreek and Aldehydes, heart notes of Dried Fruits, Woody Notes, Labdanum and Ambrette (Musk Mallow), a base of Olibanum, Styrax, Amber and Guaiac Wood.