Fragrance comparison

Scirocco vs Concrete Flower

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 76 ratings analysed

4 wins

Scirocco

Paolo Gigli

4.1552 votes

Rank #17,614 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Concrete Flower

PMP Perfumes Mayr Plettenberg

4.0824 votes

Rank #32,469 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scirocco takes 4 of 4 categories.

Scirocco
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Concrete Flower
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Scirocco4/4

Concrete Flower0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SciroccoPaolo Gigli

Concrete FlowerPMP Perfumes Mayr Plettenberg

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 38%Had 26%Want 36%

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

Category winnerSciroccoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

48%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

52 votes

46%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityScirocco

SillageScirocco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

earthy77%

patchouli69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

woody61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PatchouliLavenderBergamotJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerThymeIrisCardamom

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiverebony tree

Top

Black PepperLimeBergamotCardamomSageThymeMandarin Orange

Heart

GingerClovesLilyIrisNeroliJasmine

Base

StyraxSandalwoodAmberMuskCedarOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Ginger and Thyme. Durations are only published for Scirocco, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer31

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night54

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter20

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex38

Women31

Work 34%Casual 31%Date 23%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,614

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#32,469

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerSciroccoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Scirocco by Paolo Gigli hits the skin like a warm Mediterranean gust. It opens surprisingly herbal. Crisp bergamot and sharp French lavender flash across the top before an earthy patchouli takes over. Do not expect a sweet hippie oil here. This patchouli feels clean, dry, and distinctly polished. Within twenty minutes…

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PMP Perfumes Mayr Plettenberg Concrete Flower opens with a sudden burst of sharp lime, bitter bergamot, and crushed black pepper. The tart citrus flash clears quickly, leaving herbal thyme and warm cardamom clinging to cold asphalt notes. As it settles onto skin, dirty ginger and dusty iris take over the mid notes, pr…

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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, Scirocco or Concrete Flower?

Scirocco takes 4 of 4 categories. Scirocco is rated 4.15/5 from 52 votes; Concrete Flower is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Scirocco for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Concrete Flower for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Scirocco or Concrete Flower?

Scirocco lasts longest (Scirocco 79/100, Concrete Flower 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Scirocco or Concrete Flower?

Scirocco projects furthest (Scirocco 63/100, Concrete Flower 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Scirocco and Concrete Flower smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Ginger and Thyme.

Is Scirocco or Concrete Flower better for summer or winter?

Scirocco suits daytime wear; Concrete Flower suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Scirocco and Concrete Flower?

Scirocco has top notes of Patchouli, Lavender, Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Ginger, Thyme, Iris and Cardamom, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver and ebony tree. Concrete Flower has top notes of Black Pepper, Lime, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Ginger, Cloves, Lily and Iris, a base of Styrax, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.