Fragrance comparison

Spicy.quatro vs Joe Sorrento

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

6 wins

Spicy.quatro

Maracujá Brasil

4.7218 votes

Rank #36,219 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Joe Sorrento

Jeanne Arthes

4.0911 votes

Rank #47,346 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Spicy.quatro takes 6 of 6 categories.

Spicy.quatro
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Joe Sorrento
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Spicy.quatro6/6

Joe Sorrento0/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Spicy.quatroMaracujá Brasil

Joe SorrentoJeanne Arthes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.72/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%

4.09/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 53%Had 20%Want 27%

Category winnerSpicy.quatroRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

78%Love

17%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

27%Love

55%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySpicy.quatro

SillageSpicy.quatro

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value83

Category winnerSpicy.quatroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

sweet69%

tobacco61%

aromatic100%

citrus90%

fresh spicy80%

herbal70%

soft spicy60%

lavender50%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Tobacco LeafJuniperBlack PepperSageGeranium

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveNutmegLily of the ValleyRosePink Pepper

Base6-8 hrs

MuskSweet NotesAmberGuaiac WoodCedar

Top15-30 mins

BergamotClary SageLemonSageLavenderGeranium

Heart2-3 hrs

Tonka BeanLily of the ValleyJasmineNutmegFennel

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliMuskOakmossSandalwoodAmberLabdanum

Category winnerSpicy.quatroLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day85

Night100

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter40

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

Casual 30%Date 28%Work 26%Party 16%

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Casual 41%Work 37%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,219

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,346

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSpicy.quatroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spicy.quatro by Maracujá Brasil kicks off with a sharp, bracing punch of black pepper and juniper berries. Do not overspray it. The initial alcohol flash burns off in two minutes, making way for aromatic sage and a green geranium leaf bite. Soon, warm clove and sweet nutmeg take control of the heart. The background st…

Reviews →

Joe Sorrento by Jeanne Arthes is an energizing aromatic fougere designed around classic barbershop freshness. The fragrance opens with an immediate lift of tart lemon, sunlit bergamot, and herbaceous clary sage, delivering a crisp, clean wake-up call for the senses. As the citrus sparkle settles, a calming heart of Fr…

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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, Spicy.quatro or Joe Sorrento?

Spicy.quatro takes 6 of 6 categories. Spicy.quatro is rated 4.72/5 from 18 votes; Joe Sorrento is rated 4.09/5 from 11 votes. Choose Spicy.quatro for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Joe Sorrento for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Spicy.quatro or Joe Sorrento?

Spicy.quatro lasts longest (Spicy.quatro 71/100, Joe Sorrento 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Spicy.quatro or Joe Sorrento?

Spicy.quatro projects furthest (Spicy.quatro 54/100, Joe Sorrento 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Spicy.quatro and Joe Sorrento smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sage, Geranium, Nutmeg and Lily of the Valley.

Is Spicy.quatro or Joe Sorrento better for summer or winter?

Spicy.quatro suits evening wear; Joe Sorrento suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Spicy.quatro and Joe Sorrento?

Spicy.quatro has top notes of Tobacco Leaf, Juniper, Black Pepper and Sage, heart notes of Clove, Nutmeg, Lily of the Valley and Rose, a base of Musk, Sweet Notes, Amber and Guaiac Wood. Joe Sorrento has top notes of Bergamot, Clary Sage, Lemon and Sage, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.