Fragrance comparison

Sovereign vs Terrae di Siena

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 75 ratings analysed

Sovereign

Le Galion

3.9762 votes

Rank #15,953 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Terrae di Siena

Amaranthvs

4.7713 votes

Rank #36,324 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Terrae di Siena takes 3 of 5 categories.

Sovereign
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Terrae di Siena
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Sovereign1/5

Terrae di Siena3/5

Ratings & consensus: Terrae di Siena
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Terrae di Siena
Value for money: Terrae di Siena
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sovereign

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SovereignLe Galion

Terrae di SienaAmaranthvs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 32%Had 18%Want 50%

4.77/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 31%Had 3%Want 66%

Category winnerTerrae di SienaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

77%Love

23%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTerrae di Siena

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value71

Category winnerTerrae di SienaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber91%

rose83%

fresh spicy74%

warm spicy65%

oud56%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RoseMyrrhWoody NotesAgarwood (Oud)Pink PepperAmberGuaiac WoodBlack PepperIrisPatchouliCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

IncenseBlack PepperBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

Atlas CedarHaitian VetiverIrisGuaiac WoodMuskRose

Base

BenzoinBeeswaxTonka BeanMyrrhSandalwoodVanilla Absolute

InformationalShared notesRose, Myrrh, Guaiac Wood and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Sovereign, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring34

Summer31

Fall100

Winter86

Day88

Night100

Spring50

Summer13

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex33

Women15

Men57

Unisex29

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,953

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois, Anne-Sophie Behaghel

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#36,324

PerfumerSimone Andreoli, Vincent Gambino

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSovereignHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sovereign by Le Galion presents a deep woody amber composition built around dark resin and dry florals. It opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and pink pepper that quickly yields to an earthy rose and soft iris. As the scent settles, warm myrrh and rich amber envelop the heart, supported by a sturdy foundation of…

Reviews →

Terrae di Siena by Amaranthvs is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Terrae di Siena was launched in 2017. Terrae di Siena was created by Vincent Gambino and Simone Andreoli. Top notes are Incense, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Grapefruit; middle notes are Atlas Cedar, Haitian Vetiver, Iris, Guaiac Wood, Musk a…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sovereign or Terrae di Siena?

Terrae di Siena takes 3 of 5 categories. Sovereign is rated 3.97/5 from 62 votes; Terrae di Siena is rated 4.77/5 from 13 votes. Choose Sovereign for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Terrae di Siena for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Sovereign or Terrae di Siena?

They last about the same: Sovereign 73/100, Terrae di Siena 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Sovereign or Terrae di Siena?

Terrae di Siena projects furthest (Terrae di Siena 64/100, Sovereign 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sovereign and Terrae di Siena smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Myrrh, Guaiac Wood and Black Pepper.

Is Sovereign or Terrae di Siena better for summer or winter?

Sovereign suits evening wear; Terrae di Siena suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sovereign and Terrae di Siena?

Sovereign features Rose, Myrrh, Woody Notes, Agarwood (Oud) and Pink Pepper. Terrae di Siena has top notes of Incense, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Atlas Cedar, Haitian Vetiver, Iris and Guaiac Wood, a base of Benzoin, Beeswax, Tonka Bean and Myrrh.