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RV Pure vs Di Borghese

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

Updated 124 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Di Borghese takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • RV Pure

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Di Borghese

    Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

RV Pure2/7
Di Borghese5/7
Ratings & consensus
Di Borghese
Community sentiment
Di Borghese
Longevity
Di Borghese
Sillage & projection
Di Borghese
Value for money
RV Pure
Versatility
Di Borghese
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
RV Pure

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
RV PureRoberto Verino
Di BorgheseBorghese
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 71 votes
Have 50%Had 20%Want 30%
4.55/ 5 · 53 votes
Have 23%Had 24%Want 53%
Category winnerDi BorgheseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
29%Love
56%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate

62 votes

68%Love
23%Like
6%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerDi BorgheseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity83
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate89
Category winners

LongevityDi Borghese

SillageDi Borghese

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value89
¤ Price value41
Category winnerRV PureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
green77%
woody69%
lavender61%
green100%
woody92%
white floral84%
mossy77%
floral69%
powdery61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Red AppleLimeGalbanumBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
BasilLavenderClary SageSeaweedJasmineClove
Base
MuskPatchouliVirginia CedarAmberoak mossSandalwood
Top
GalbanumPeachGreen NotesBergamot
Heart
NarcissusHyacinthLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineClove
Base
oak mossSandalwoodMuskVirginia CedarAmberSpices
InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Jasmine and Clove. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring86
Summer100
Fall31
Winter14
Day100
Night31
Spring50
Summer44
Fall100
Winter81
Day100
Night93
Category winnerDi BorgheseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men94
Unisex6
Women0
Men8
Unisex0
Women92
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,884

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#26,095

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRV PureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

RV Pure is an aromatic fougere that leans heavily into crisp green notes and bright citrus. It opens with sharp red apple and lime, before settling into a herbal heart of basil, lavender, and clary sage. It is a straightforward, refreshing choice for warm summer days, perfect for casual outings or office wear where yo…

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Di Borghese is a classic green floral chypre with a sharp, leafy opening, a dense bouquet of white and yellow florals, and a mossy, woody base. The peach softens the start, but this usually reads crisp, dry, and distinctly vintage. It suits shoppers who enjoy structured florals, oakmoss depth, and a more assertive st…

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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, RV Pure or Di Borghese?

Di Borghese takes 5 of 7 categories. RV Pure is rated 4.00/5 from 71 votes; Di Borghese is rated 4.55/5 from 53 votes. Choose RV Pure for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Di Borghese for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, RV Pure or Di Borghese?

Di Borghese lasts longest (Di Borghese 83/100, RV Pure 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, RV Pure or Di Borghese?

Di Borghese projects furthest (Di Borghese 68/100, RV Pure 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do RV Pure and Di Borghese smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Jasmine and Clove.

Is RV Pure or Di Borghese better for summer or winter?

For summer, RV Pure is the stronger pick. For winter, Di Borghese is the stronger pick. RV Pure suits daytime wear; Di Borghese suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in RV Pure and Di Borghese?

RV Pure has top notes of Red Apple, Lime, Galbanum and Bergamot, heart notes of Basil, Lavender, Clary Sage and Seaweed, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and Amber. Di Borghese has top notes of Galbanum, Peach, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Narcissus, Hyacinth, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Sandalwood, Musk and Virginia Cedar.

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