Fragrance comparison

Pyrgos vs Spartakus

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

2 wins

Pyrgos

Sigilli

3.8747 votes

Rank #11,600 Fresh SpicyAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Spartakus

Atelier Segall & Barutti

5.002 votes

Rank #43,911 Fresh SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pyrgos takes 2 of 4 categories.

Pyrgos
Choose it for a fresh spicy and anis character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Spartakus
Choose it for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Pyrgos2/4

Spartakus1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PyrgosSigilli

SpartakusAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevitySpartakus

SillagePyrgos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

anis92%

soft spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

cinnamon61%

fresh spicy100%

rose91%

aromatic83%

tobacco74%

warm spicy65%

whiskey56%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WatercressBergamotLavender

Heart

AniseOreganoCinnamon

Base

Spices

Top

OreganoBasilMandarin OrangeCilantroYuzuAnise

Heart

Bulgarian RoseCinnamonNutmegGeraniumGinger

Base

TobaccoWhiskeyWhite WoodPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesAnise, Oregano and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,600

PerfumerEnrico Buccella

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#43,911

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPyrgosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pyrgos is an unusual aromatic spice scent built around hot anise, cinnamon and herbs. It opens brisk and green with bergamot, lavender and watercress, then quickly turns red-hot, sweet, peppery and slightly medicinal, with oregano giving it a camphorous bite. It suits wearers who enjoy character more than softness. De…

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Spartakus by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with an energetic splash of yuzu, mandarin orange, and crushed oregano before revealing a warm heart of Bulgarian rose and cinnamon. As the initial herbal sharpness fades over twenty minutes, rich base notes of dark tobacco, oak-aged whiskey, and earthy patchouli hug the ski…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pyrgos or Spartakus?

Pyrgos takes 2 of 4 categories. Pyrgos is rated 3.87/5 from 47 votes; Spartakus is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Pyrgos for a fresh spicy and anis character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Spartakus for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Pyrgos or Spartakus?

Spartakus lasts longest (Spartakus 80/100, Pyrgos 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pyrgos or Spartakus?

Pyrgos projects furthest (Pyrgos 63/100, Spartakus 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pyrgos and Spartakus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Anise, Oregano and Cinnamon.

Is Pyrgos or Spartakus better for summer or winter?

Pyrgos suits daytime wear; Spartakus suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pyrgos and Spartakus?

Pyrgos has top notes of Watercress, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Anise, Oregano and Cinnamon, a base of Spices. Spartakus has top notes of Oregano, Basil, Mandarin Orange and Cilantro, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Tobacco, Whiskey, White Wood and Patchouli.