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Silky Lotus vs Pasticcio

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

Updated 185 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pasticcio takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Silky Lotus

    Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Pasticcio

    Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Silky Lotus1/5
Pasticcio4/5
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Pasticcio
Sillage & projection
Pasticcio
Value for money
Silky Lotus
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Pasticcio
Fragranxe ranking
Pasticcio

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Silky LotusChaque Jour
PasticcioSospiro Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
4.17/ 5 · 184 votes
Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
0%Like
100%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

57%Love
22%Like
9%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate

184 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate50
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityPasticcio

SillagePasticcio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value36
Category winnerSilky LotusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
aquatic91%
powdery83%
fresh74%
ozonic65%
aldehydic56%
powdery100%
woody92%
iris84%
floral77%
earthy69%
green61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
AldehydesBergamotHyacinth
Heart2-4 hrs
LotusLily of the ValleyViolet
Base5-7 hrs
HeliotropeWhite Musk
Top15-30 mins
Currant budsHyacinthGreen NotesBergamotOrange BlossomNasturtiumRoseHawthorn
Heart2-4 hrs
Orris RootVioletLimeJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangLily
Base8-12 hrs
SandalwoodCedarMuskIrisAmberOakmossHeliotrope
Category winnerPasticcioLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night18
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter93
Day93
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Casual 42%Work 37%Date 14%Party 7%
Men32
Unisex50
Women19
Work 32%Date 30%Casual 25%Party 14%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,392

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,664

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews36

Category winnerPasticcioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A blast of crisp aldehydes and tart bergamot hits the nose first. It feels cold. Within minutes, watery lotus and dewy hyacinth soften the initial solvent kick, creating an airy pond water freshness reminiscent of high-end floral soap. The scent stays clean and translucent throughout the day. Soft violet and powdery h…

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Sospiro Pasticcio opens with an assertive flash of crisp green notes, tangy bergamot, and zesty currant buds that immediately wake up the senses. As that brisk herbal opening softens over the first half hour, a powdery heart of velvety orris root, violet petals, and creamy jasmine takes center stage. The long dry-down…

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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, Silky Lotus or Pasticcio?

Pasticcio takes 4 of 5 categories. Silky Lotus is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Pasticcio is rated 4.17/5 from 184 votes. Choose Silky Lotus for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pasticcio for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Silky Lotus or Pasticcio?

Pasticcio lasts longest (Pasticcio 75/100, Silky Lotus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silky Lotus or Pasticcio?

Pasticcio projects furthest (Pasticcio 64/100, Silky Lotus 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Silky Lotus and Pasticcio smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Hyacinth, Violet and Heliotrope.

Is Silky Lotus or Pasticcio better for summer or winter?

Silky Lotus suits daytime wear; Pasticcio suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silky Lotus and Pasticcio?

Silky Lotus has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and Hyacinth, heart notes of Lotus, Lily of the Valley and Violet, a base of Heliotrope and White Musk. Pasticcio has top notes of Currant buds, Hyacinth, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, Violet, Lime and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk and Iris.

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