Fragrance comparison

Pyxis vs Verdeseta

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 33 ratings analysed

2 wins

Pyxis

Blackoud

4.673 votes

Rank #50,844 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Verdeseta

Agatho Parfum

4.4330 votes

Rank #12,088 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pyxis takes 2 of 4 categories.

Pyxis
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Verdeseta
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pyxis2/4

Verdeseta1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PyxisBlackoud

VerdesetaAgatho Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 53%Had 5%Want 42%

4.43/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 31%Had 2%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

68%Love

23%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityPyxis

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value60

Category winnerPyxisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

citrus83%

fresh spicy65%

white floral48%

herbal30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGingerBlack Pepper

Heart

PassionfruitWhite Flowers

Base

AmberVetiverPatchouli

Top

ThymeVerbenaGrapefruitBergamotelemiBlack Pepper

Heart

OliveWhite FlowersDamask RoseBenzoinClovesNutmeg

Base

OakmossVetiverLabdanumSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper, White Flowers 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

Spring100

Summer50

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer64

Fall93

Winter71

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men28

Unisex61

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,844

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,088

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerVerdesetaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pyxis by Blackoud opens with a vibrant burst of bergamot, hot ginger, and crushed black pepper that immediately wakes up the senses. As the intense citrus-spicy top softens on warm skin, a crisp heart of passionfruit and subtle white flowers brings a juicy, bright contrast without turning overly sweet. The dry-down gr…

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Verdeseta opens with a brisk mix of citrus peel, thyme and pepper, then moves into an unusual olive heart that gives it a green, savory edge. As it settles, vetiver, moss and warm amber smooth it out. It suits wearers who enjoy herbal Mediterranean scents with spice, texture and a more distinctive profile than a typic…

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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, Pyxis or Verdeseta?

Pyxis takes 2 of 4 categories. Pyxis is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Verdeseta is rated 4.43/5 from 30 votes. Choose Pyxis for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Verdeseta for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pyxis or Verdeseta?

Pyxis lasts longest (Pyxis 87/100, Verdeseta 84/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pyxis or Verdeseta?

Projection is very close: Pyxis 75/100, Verdeseta 75/100 for sillage.

Do Pyxis and Verdeseta smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, White Flowers and Amber.

Is Pyxis or Verdeseta better for summer or winter?

Pyxis suits daytime wear; Verdeseta suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pyxis and Verdeseta?

Pyxis has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Black Pepper, heart notes of Passionfruit and White Flowers, a base of Amber, Vetiver and Patchouli. Verdeseta has top notes of Thyme, Verbena, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Olive, White Flowers, Damask Rose and Benzoin, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Labdanum and Sandalwood.