Fragrance comparison

Racing Yellow vs Via Posillipo

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

Racing Yellow

Sergio Scaglietti

4.333 votes

Rank #51,236 VanillaGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Via Posillipo

ADR Extrait de Parfum

3.836 votes

Rank #54,737 VanillaSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Racing Yellow
Choose it for a vanilla and green character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Via Posillipo
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Racing Yellow2/4

Via Posillipo2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Racing Yellow
Sillage & projection: Via Posillipo
Value for money: Via Posillipo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Racing Yellow

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Racing YellowSergio Scaglietti

Via PosillipoADR Extrait de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 58%Had 8%Want 33%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityRacing Yellow

SillageVia Posillipo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value67

Category winnerVia PosillipoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

green92%

ozonic84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

amber61%

vanilla100%

sweet92%

woody84%

coconut77%

green69%

musky61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ozonic notes

Heart

Fig LeafFig

Base

VanillaMyrrh

Top

Fig LeafFig

Heart

CoumarinCoconut

Base

Coconut MilkVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesFig Leaf, Fig and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,236

PerfumerSimone Scaglietti

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,737

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRacing YellowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Racing Yellow by Sergio Scaglietti presents a bright, unconventional pairing of ozonic notes and earthy fig. Launched in 2017, this scent captures the contrast of a coastal Mediterranean breeze and the sweet, resinous warmth of a traditional tart. It is a versatile choice for anyone seeking a fresh, fruit-forward comp…

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Via Posillipo by ADR Extrait de Parfum is a fragrance for women and men. Via Posillipo was launched in 2023. Top notes are Fig Leaf and Fig; middle notes are Coumarin and Coconut; base notes are Coconut Milk, Vanilla and Musk.

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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, Racing Yellow or Via Posillipo?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Racing Yellow is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Via Posillipo is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Racing Yellow for a vanilla and green character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Via Posillipo for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Racing Yellow or Via Posillipo?

They last about the same: Racing Yellow 70/100, Via Posillipo 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Racing Yellow or Via Posillipo?

Via Posillipo projects furthest (Via Posillipo 75/100, Racing Yellow 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Racing Yellow and Via Posillipo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and green accords. Common notes include Fig Leaf, Fig and Vanilla.

Is Racing Yellow or Via Posillipo better for summer or winter?

Racing Yellow suits daytime wear; Via Posillipo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Racing Yellow and Via Posillipo?

Racing Yellow has top notes of Ozonic notes, heart notes of Fig Leaf and Fig, a base of Vanilla and Myrrh. Via Posillipo has top notes of Fig Leaf and Fig, heart notes of Coumarin and Coconut, a base of Coconut Milk, Vanilla and Musk.