Signature Speed vs Spartacus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Spartacus takes 2 of 4 categories.
Signature SpeedChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SpartacusChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Signature Speed1/4
Spartacus2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Spartacus
- Sillage & projection
- Spartacus
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Signature Speed
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Signature SpeedOtto KernSpartacusGris Montaigne ParisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 21%Had 21%Want 57%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySpartacus
SillageSpartacus
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
green84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
fresh61%
white floral100%
citrus90%
woody80%
amber70%
fresh spicy60%
animalic50%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonGingerLemon VerbenaBlack Pepper
Heart
MintPineappleLavenderOrange Blossom
Base
PatchouliWoody NotesTonka BeanVanilla
Top30 to 45 minutes
Black Pepper
Heart2 to 3 hours
Orange Blossom
Base8 to 12 hours
Woody NotesAmberBourbon VanillaPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Spartacus, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer60
Fall20
Winter20
Day100
Night20
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#53,511
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#61,424
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSignature SpeedHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSignature Speed by Otto Kern opens with an energetic splash of sour lemon, sharp ginger, and herbal lemon verbena. A quick punch of crushed black pepper adds a brief warm prickle to the top. As the initial brightness settles, crisp mint and clean lavender emerge alongside sweet pineapple, giving the heart an airy, aro…
Reviews →Spartacus by Gris Montaigne Paris pairs sharp black pepper with a clean orange blossom heart, resting on a base of bourbon vanilla, patchouli, amber, and woody notes. It delivers a striking contrast between fresh spicy energy and deep, resinous warmth. The opening provides a peppery bite that quickly softens as citrus…
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, Signature Speed or Spartacus?
Spartacus takes 2 of 4 categories. Signature Speed is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Spartacus is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Signature Speed for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Spartacus for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Which lasts longer, Signature Speed or Spartacus?
Spartacus lasts longest (Spartacus 100/100, Signature Speed 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Signature Speed or Spartacus?
Spartacus projects furthest (Spartacus 100/100, Signature Speed 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Signature Speed and Spartacus smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Woody Notes.
Is Signature Speed or Spartacus better for summer or winter?
Signature Speed suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Signature Speed and Spartacus?
Signature Speed has top notes of Lemon, Ginger, Lemon Verbena and Black Pepper, heart notes of Mint, Pineapple, Lavender and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Woody Notes, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Spartacus has top notes of Black Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Woody Notes, Amber, Bourbon Vanilla and Patchouli.
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