Fragrance comparison

The Different vs The Godfather

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Different

VELVET SAM

4.502 votes

Rank #54,396 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

The Godfather

Sicili Fragances

3.006 votes

Rank #63,196 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Different takes 4 of 4 categories.

The Different
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Godfather
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Different4/4

The Godfather0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The DifferentVELVET SAM

The GodfatherSicili Fragances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

3.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 25%Had 4%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityThe Different

SillageThe Different

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value56

Category winnerThe DifferentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

rose77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomPink PepperWatery Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

elemiRoseIrisCypress

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossAmbergrisSandalwood

Top

PomeloPineappleNutmegClovesPink PepperBlackcurrantBergamot

Heart

CitronCinnamonCardamomRoseGinger

Base

EvernylAmbroxanelemiOakmossVetiverMuskPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pink Pepper, elemi and Rose. Durations are only published for The Different, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night61

Spring100

Summer60

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Work 38%Casual 34%Date 19%Party 9%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,396

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,196

PerfumerSalvador Castellanos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe DifferentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Different by VELVET SAM opens with an immediate flash of cool green cardamom and cracked pink pepper, cut through by a splash of fresh watery notes. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk aquatic splash softens into an aromatic heart of crushed cypress needles, dewy rose petals, and powdery iris. The foundation settles…

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The Godfather opens with bright citrus, pineapple and blackcurrant, then moves into a warmer heart of ginger, cardamom and cinnamon. The overall feel is a modern fruity chypre with a spicy edge rather than a heavy old-school mossy style. On skin, it usually reads crisp first, then smoother and woodier as ambroxan, oak…

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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, The Different or The Godfather?

The Different takes 4 of 4 categories. The Different is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; The Godfather is rated 3.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose The Different for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Godfather for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Different or The Godfather?

The Different lasts longest (The Different 60/100, The Godfather 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Different or The Godfather?

The Different projects furthest (The Different 50/100, The Godfather 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Different and The Godfather smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pink Pepper, elemi and Rose.

Is The Different or The Godfather better for summer or winter?

The Different suits daytime wear; The Godfather suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Different and The Godfather?

The Different has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Watery Notes, heart notes of elemi, Rose, Iris and Cypress, a base of Oakmoss, Ambergris and Sandalwood. The Godfather has top notes of Pomelo, Pineapple, Nutmeg and Cloves, heart notes of Citron, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Rose, a base of Evernyl, Ambroxan, elemi and Oakmoss.