Fragrance comparison

Sicilia vs Star Light

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

1 wins

Sicilia

Paolo Gigli

4.0011 votes

Rank #54,642 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Star Light

Rawda Perfumes

—0 votes

Rank #67,271 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sicilia takes 1 of 1 categories.

Sicilia
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Star Light
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Sicilia1/1

Star Light0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SiciliaPaolo Gigli

Star LightRawda Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 18%Had 32%Want 50%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

balsamic77%

patchouli69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

violet84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

elemiMintLavenderRosemary

Heart2-3 hrs

Balsam FirViolet

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodCashmeranGuaiac WoodMusk

Top

LavenderRosemaryMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantBergamotCampariApple

Heart

VioletJasmine SambacGeraniumRhubarbMate

Base

CardamomAmbroxanGuaiac WoodPatchouliPepperTahitian VanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLavender, Rosemary, Violet and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Sicilia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Work 39%Casual 36%Date 17%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,642

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,271

PerfumerJemsheer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSiciliaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Sicilia opens with an invigorating burst of garden mint, peppery rosemary, and aromatic lavender. The initial spray feels crisp, cutting through stale air with herbal clarity. Within fifteen minutes, resinous balsam fir and soft violet leaves emerge to ground the energetic top notes, preventing the blend f…

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Star Light by Rawda Perfumes opens with a bright burst of lavender and bergamot, grounded by rosemary and black currant. This 2024 launch offers a crisp, aromatic profile that shifts into a complex heart of mate and rhubarb. It is a versatile choice for men who prefer a clean, daily scent that bridges fresh citrus ene…

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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.

Do Sicilia and Star Light smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Rosemary, Violet and Patchouli.

Is Sicilia or Star Light better for summer or winter?

Sicilia suits daytime wear; Star Light suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sicilia and Star Light?

Sicilia has top notes of elemi, Mint, Lavender and Rosemary, heart notes of Balsam Fir and Violet, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Cashmeran and Guaiac Wood. Star Light has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine Sambac, Geranium and Rhubarb, a base of Cardamom, Ambroxan, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli.