Fragrance comparison

Rosendo Mateu Nº 8 Fruity, Amber, Exotic Musk vs Abbracciami Fortissimo

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 292 ratings analysed

Rosendo Mateu Nº 8 Fruity, Amber, Exotic Musk

Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions

3.95269 votes

Rank #5,514 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Abbracciami Fortissimo

PantaRei

4.4823 votes

Rank #24,408 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Rosendo Mateu Nº 8 Fruity, Amber, Exotic Musk
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Abbracciami Fortissimo
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rosendo Mateu Nº 8 Fruity, Amber, Exotic Musk2/5

Abbracciami Fortissimo2/5

Ratings & consensus: Abbracciami Fortissimo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rosendo Mateu Nº 8 Fruity, Amber, Exotic Musk
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Abbracciami Fortissimo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rosendo Mateu Nº 8 Fruity, Amber, Exotic Musk

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rosendo Mateu Nº 8 Fruity, Amber, Exotic MuskRosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions

Abbracciami FortissimoPantaRei

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 269 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

4.48/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 32%Had 9%Want 59%

Category winnerAbbracciami FortissimoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

26%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

269 votes

70%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityRosendo Mateu Nº 8 Fruity, Amber, Exotic Musk

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value79

Category winnerAbbracciami FortissimoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet91%

fresh83%

woody74%

tropical65%

warm spicy56%

woody100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

iris69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleApplePearCitruses

Heart

CinnamonIrisPatchouliBulgarian RoseAmber

Base

VanillaCedarGuaiac WoodVetiver

Top20-30 mins

mulberryPearAppleBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

IrisLily of the ValleySaffronPink PepperRoseGardeniaJasmineCardamom

Base8-10+ hrs

PatchouliLeatherAmberVetiverMuskOudSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesApple, Pear, Iris and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Abbracciami Fortissimo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter92

Day58

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex61

Women29

Men5

Unisex86

Women9

Date 39%Casual 26%Party 20%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,514

PerfumerJoan Mateu, Marc Daniel Heimgartner, Rosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#24,408

PerfumerAlessandro Pistoia

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRosendo Mateu Nº 8 Fruity, Amber, Exotic MuskHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rosendo Mateu Nº 8 Fruity, Amber, Exotic Musk opens with an aggressive burst of juicy pineapple, crisp green apple, and sweet pear lingering over tart citruses. Within twenty minutes, the initial fruit explosion settles as warm cinnamon, soft iris, and earthy patchouli emerge alongside Bulgarian rose. The dry down tur…

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PantaRei Abbracciami Fortissimo opens with a thick, juicy splash of dark mulberry, crisp green apple, and sweet ripe pear. Give it two minutes. The initial citrus lift from bergamot flashes off quickly, letting a rich wave of powdery iris and warm cardamom take over the center stage. As the hours pass, the scent settl…

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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, Rosendo Mateu Nº 8 Fruity, Amber, Exotic Musk or Abbracciami Fortissimo?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Rosendo Mateu Nº 8 Fruity, Amber, Exotic Musk is rated 3.95/5 from 269 votes; Abbracciami Fortissimo is rated 4.48/5 from 23 votes. Choose Rosendo Mateu Nº 8 Fruity, Amber, Exotic Musk for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Abbracciami Fortissimo for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rosendo Mateu Nº 8 Fruity, Amber, Exotic Musk or Abbracciami Fortissimo?

They last about the same: Rosendo Mateu Nº 8 Fruity, Amber, Exotic Musk 73/100, Abbracciami Fortissimo 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Rosendo Mateu Nº 8 Fruity, Amber, Exotic Musk or Abbracciami Fortissimo?

Projection is very close: Rosendo Mateu Nº 8 Fruity, Amber, Exotic Musk 64/100, Abbracciami Fortissimo 64/100 for sillage.

Do Rosendo Mateu Nº 8 Fruity, Amber, Exotic Musk and Abbracciami Fortissimo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Apple, Pear, Iris and Patchouli.

Is Rosendo Mateu Nº 8 Fruity, Amber, Exotic Musk or Abbracciami Fortissimo better for summer or winter?

Abbracciami Fortissimo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rosendo Mateu Nº 8 Fruity, Amber, Exotic Musk and Abbracciami Fortissimo?

Rosendo Mateu Nº 8 Fruity, Amber, Exotic Musk has top notes of Pineapple, Apple, Pear and Citruses, heart notes of Cinnamon, Iris, Patchouli and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver. Abbracciami Fortissimo has top notes of mulberry, Pear, Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Lily of the Valley, Saffron and Pink Pepper, a base of Patchouli, Leather, Amber and Vetiver.