Fragrance comparison

Scuro vs Still Life

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,116 ratings analysed

4 wins

Scuro

Bois 1920

3.99136 votes

Rank #9,508 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Still Life

Olfactive Studio

4.06980 votes

Rank #3,770 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scuro takes 4 of 7 categories.

Scuro
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Still Life
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Scuro4/7

Still Life3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ScuroBois 1920

Still LifeOlfactive Studio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

4.06/ 5 · 980 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerStill LifeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

34%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

91 votes

35%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

980 votes

Category winnerStill LifeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityScuro

SillageScuro

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value43

Category winnerScuroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

woody61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

soft spicy77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IncenseelemiBlack PepperBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

Sichuan PepperCardamomJasmine

Base

Guaiac WoodVanillaCashmere WoodAmberMusk

Top

YuzuPink PepperBlack PepperelemiSichuan Pepper

Heart

GalbanumStar Anise

Base

RumVirginia CedarAmber

InformationalShared noteselemi, Black Pepper, Sichuan Pepper and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer64

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Category winnerScuroMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex40

Women5

Men29

Unisex63

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#3,770

PerfumerDora Baghriche

Launched—

Reviews88

Category winnerStill LifeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Scuro opens with a bright, peppery mix of grapefruit, bergamot, incense, and elemi, then settles into a warmer amber wood base with vanilla, musk, and guaiac wood. It reads dry, spicy, and lightly smoky rather than sweet, making it a better fit for someone who likes resinous woods with a modern citrus lift.

Reviews →

Still Life opens with a blast of yuzu that feels like slicing fresh citrus on a hot July afternoon. The initial spray is exceptionally bright, backed by a sharp blend of Sichuan, pink, and black pepper that tickles the nose. As the scent settles, the bright citrus begins to ground itself in a dry cedarwood and a surpr…

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, Scuro or Still Life?

Scuro takes 4 of 7 categories. Scuro is rated 3.99/5 from 136 votes; Still Life is rated 4.06/5 from 980 votes. Choose Scuro for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Still Life for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Scuro or Still Life?

Scuro lasts longest (Scuro 73/100, Still Life 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Scuro or Still Life?

Scuro projects furthest (Scuro 63/100, Still Life 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Scuro and Still Life smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include elemi, Black Pepper, Sichuan Pepper and Amber.

Is Scuro or Still Life better for summer or winter?

For summer, Scuro is the stronger pick. For winter, Scuro is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Scuro and Still Life?

Scuro has top notes of Incense, elemi, Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper, Cardamom and Jasmine, a base of Guaiac Wood, Vanilla, Cashmere Wood and Amber. Still Life has top notes of Yuzu, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper and elemi, heart notes of Galbanum and Star Anise, a base of Rum, Virginia Cedar and Amber.