Rosa Limone vs Pontevecchio
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pontevecchio takes 5 of 7 categories.
Rosa LimoneChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
PontevecchioChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Rosa Limone1/7
Pontevecchio5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Pontevecchio
- Community sentiment
- Pontevecchio
- Longevity
- Pontevecchio
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Pontevecchio
- Versatility
- Rosa Limone
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pontevecchio
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Rosa LimoneNew NotesPontevecchioNobile 1942Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.40/ 5 · 192 votes
Have 36%Had 11%Want 53%
3.97/ 5 · 228 votes
Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%
Category winnerPontevecchioRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
32%Like
24%Ok
21%Dislike
4%Hate
123 votes
34%Love
42%Like
12%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
228 votes
Category winnerPontevecchioMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPontevecchio
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPontevecchioBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
marine58%
rose44%
woody30%
woody100%
aromatic92%
powdery84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
earthy61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonSea waterBergamotPink GrapefruitMandarin Orange
Heart
Damask RoseGeraniumYlang-YlangIrisJasmine
Base
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)SandalwoodPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Amber
Top
BergamotIncenseMandarin Orange
Heart
IrisGeraniumVirginia CedarBrazilian RosewoodJasmineYlang-Ylang
Base
VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring89
Summer100
Fall41
Winter27
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter34
Day–
Night–
Category winnerRosa LimoneMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,887
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews25
Overall rank#10,625
PerfumerMarie Duchêne
Launched—
Reviews18
Category winnerPontevecchioHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRosa Limone opens with brisk lemon, grapefruit and salty air, then settles into a clean rose and soft musk shape. It reads fresh, bright and slightly polished rather than lush or syrupy. On skin, the floral heart comes through gradually while the base stays light. It may suit someone who wants a citrus rose with an ea…
Reviews →Pontevecchio by Nobile 1942 opens with a bright burst of bergamot and mandarin orange, paired with a smoky touch of frankincense. As the initial citrus sparkle clears, the scent shifts into a clean, starched heart where iris and geranium meet cedarwood and rosewood. Jasmine and ylang-ylang lend a soft floral lift with…
Reviews →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, Rosa Limone or Pontevecchio?
Pontevecchio takes 5 of 7 categories. Rosa Limone is rated 3.40/5 from 192 votes; Pontevecchio is rated 3.97/5 from 228 votes. Choose Rosa Limone for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pontevecchio for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Rosa Limone or Pontevecchio?
They last about the same: Pontevecchio 69/100, Rosa Limone 68/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Rosa Limone or Pontevecchio?
Projection is very close: Rosa Limone 58/100, Pontevecchio 58/100 for sillage.
Do Rosa Limone and Pontevecchio smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Rosa Limone or Pontevecchio better for summer or winter?
For summer, Rosa Limone is the stronger pick. For winter, Pontevecchio is the stronger pick. Rosa Limone suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Rosa Limone and Pontevecchio?
Rosa Limone has top notes of Lemon, Sea water, Bergamot and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Damask Rose, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Iris, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Sandalwood, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud). Pontevecchio has top notes of Bergamot, Incense and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Geranium, Virginia Cedar and Brazilian Rosewood, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk.
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