Sultan vs Via Cavour I
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Via Cavour I takes 5 of 7 categories.
SultanChoose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.
Via Cavour IChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Sultan2/7
Via Cavour I5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Sultan
- Community sentiment
- Sultan
- Longevity
- Via Cavour I
- Sillage & projection
- Via Cavour I
- Value for money
- Via Cavour I
- Versatility
- Via Cavour I
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Via Cavour I
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SultanRoyal CrownVia Cavour IXerjoffWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 447 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.15/ 5 · 1,281 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
Category winnerSultanRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate58%Love
24%Like
10%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
447 votes
60%Love
21%Like
10%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
852 votes
Category winnerSultanMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVia Cavour I
SillageVia Cavour I
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVia Cavour IBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
woody91%
vanilla83%
amber74%
fruity65%
warm spicy56%
sweet100%
fruity92%
powdery84%
amber77%
caramel69%
musky61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Madagascar VanillaDatesFruity NotesCedar
Heart2-4 hrs
LabdanumMoroccan RoseJasmine
Base8-12 hrs
MyrrhSandalowoodSaffronAgarwood (Oud)
Top
QuinceWhite Peach
Heart
Dark ChocolateRed BerriesMoroccan RoseRosePatchouli
Base
CaramelMadagascar VanillaAmberAgarwood (Oud)CashmeranMusk
InformationalShared notesMadagascar Vanilla, Moroccan Rose and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Sultan, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring49
Summer24
Fall0
Winter100
Day53
Night100
Spring77
Summer24
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerVia Cavour IMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,305
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews105
Overall rank#266
PerfumerChris Maurice
Launched—
Reviews211
Category winnerVia Cavour IHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRoyal Crown Sultan opens with sticky dark dates and rich Madagascar vanilla, backed by a dry shaving of cedar wood. Rather than smelling like cupcake frosting, the sweetness feels thick, resinous, and deeply grounded. As the first rush settles, smooth myrrh and warm sandalwood rise up, adding a gentle golden warmth th…
Reviews →Via Cavour I opens with a sharp burst of tart quince and ripe white peach before settling into a dark cocoa core. Moroccan rose and tangy red berries cut through the initial sweetness, preventing the composition from turning into pure sugar. As the fragrance settles, warm amber, sticky caramel, and cashmeran form a de…
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, Sultan or Via Cavour I?
Via Cavour I takes 5 of 7 categories. Sultan is rated 4.29/5 from 447 votes; Via Cavour I is rated 4.15/5 from 1,281 votes. Choose Sultan for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Via Cavour I for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Sultan or Via Cavour I?
Via Cavour I lasts longest (Via Cavour I 83/100, Sultan 79/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sultan or Via Cavour I?
Via Cavour I projects furthest (Via Cavour I 73/100, Sultan 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sultan and Via Cavour I smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and amber accords. Common notes include Madagascar Vanilla, Moroccan Rose and Agarwood (Oud).
Is Sultan or Via Cavour I better for summer or winter?
For summer, Sultan is the stronger pick. For winter, Sultan is the stronger pick. Sultan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sultan and Via Cavour I?
Sultan has top notes of Madagascar Vanilla, Dates, Fruity Notes and Cedar, heart notes of Labdanum, Moroccan Rose and Jasmine, a base of Myrrh, Sandalowood, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud). Via Cavour I has top notes of Quince and White Peach, heart notes of Dark Chocolate, Red Berries, Moroccan Rose and Rose, a base of Caramel, Madagascar Vanilla, Amber and Agarwood (Oud).
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