Fragrance comparison

Samba Star Man vs Fantastico

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

3 wins

Samba Star Man

Perfumer's Workshop

4.2711 votes

Rank #35,420 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Fantastico

I Profumi Del Marmo

3.333 votes

Rank #58,092 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Samba Star Man takes 3 of 3 categories.

Samba Star Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Fantastico
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Samba Star Man3/3

Fantastico0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Samba Star Man
Sillage & projection: Samba Star Man
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Samba Star Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Samba Star ManPerfumer's Workshop

FantasticoI Profumi Del Marmo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 31%Had 35%Want 35%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevitySamba Star Man

SillageSamba Star Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

woody61%

woody100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VanillaNutmegAmberLavenderMandarin OrangeMuskMintVetiverCedarBergamotGeraniumSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLimeOrangeMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderNutmegCinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseIrisOrchidJasmineLavenderGeraniumOsmanthus

Base7-10 hrs

VanillaLeatherHoneyCedarSandalwoodPatchouliBenzoinIncense

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Nutmeg, Lavender and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Fantastico, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,420

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#58,092

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSamba Star ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Samba Star Man opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and cool mint, giving immediate lift to an otherwise heavy spice profile. As the initial flash clears, cinnamon and nutmeg emerge alongside green geranium. Vanilla and musk soften the dry-down, wrapping cedarwood and vetiver in a gentle sweetness. It wears as a casua…

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Fantastico by I Profumi Del Marmo opens with a bright burst of sweet orange, tart lime, and ripe raspberry dusted in warm cinnamon. As the energetic citrus sparkle mellows, the fragrance reveals a rich bouquet of velvety rose, powdery iris, and soft lavender. The real weight of the composition lives in its complex bas…

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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, Samba Star Man or Fantastico?

Samba Star Man takes 3 of 3 categories. Samba Star Man is rated 4.27/5 from 11 votes; Fantastico is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Samba Star Man for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Fantastico for a woody and sweet character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Samba Star Man or Fantastico?

Samba Star Man lasts longest (Samba Star Man 60/100, Fantastico 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Samba Star Man or Fantastico?

Samba Star Man projects furthest (Samba Star Man 63/100, Fantastico 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Samba Star Man and Fantastico smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Nutmeg, Lavender and Mandarin Orange.

Is Samba Star Man or Fantastico better for summer or winter?

Samba Star Man suits day or night wear; Fantastico suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Samba Star Man and Fantastico?

Samba Star Man features Vanilla, Nutmeg, Amber, Lavender and Mandarin Orange. Fantastico has top notes of Bergamot, Lime, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Leather, Honey and Cedar.