Tirrenico vs Vintage
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vintage takes 5 of 8 categories.
TirrenicoChoose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.
VintageChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Tirrenico3/8
Vintage5/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Vintage
- Community sentiment
- Vintage
- Longevity
- Tirrenico
- Sillage & projection
- Tirrenico
- Value for money
- Vintage
- Versatility
- Vintage
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tirrenico
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vintage
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
TirrenicoProfumi del ForteVintageJohn VarvatosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.78/ 5 · 179 votes
Have 25%Had 18%Want 57%
4.17/ 5 · 2,819 votes
Have 78%Had 23%Want 0%
Category winnerVintageRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
37%Like
2%Ok
25%Dislike
1%Hate
179 votes
40%Love
45%Like
6%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
2,819 votes
Category winnerVintageMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTirrenico
SillageTirrenico
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVintageBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
marine92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
woody69%
fresh61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
sweet77%
tobacco69%
green61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Sea NotesSicilian Bitter OrangeBergamotWoody Notes
Heart2 to 4 hours
FennelBasilFruity NotesElemi resinJasmine
Base4 to 8 hours
OakmossSandalwoodWhite Musk
Top20-30 mins
RhubarbQuincePepperWormwoodBasilFennel
Heart2-4 hrs
CinnamonJuniper BerriesLavenderGreen LeavesOrris RootJasmine
Base4-6 hrs
TobaccoSuedeBalsam FirTonka BeanWoody NotesOakmossPatchouli
Category winnerTirrenicoLongest dry-down: 4 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring47
Summer100
Fall12
Winter3
Day100
Night17
Spring64
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day86
Night100
Category winnerVintageMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,878
PerfumerMaria Candida Gentile
Launched—
Reviews25
Overall rank#937
PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux
Launched—
Reviews207
Category winnerVintageHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTirrenico opens with a brisk rush of sea notes paired with tart Sicilian bitter orange and crisp bergamot. Rather than a gentle aquatic mist, this fragrance leans heavily into an authentic coastal atmosphere supported by dry woody notes and sun-baked herbs. Fennel and basil form an aromatic core that feels savoury and…
Reviews →John Varvatos Vintage brings a rugged spin to traditional barbershop scents. The opening surprises you. Tart rhubarb and sweet quince clash with crushed black pepper and herbal fennel. Within twenty minutes, that sharp fruitiness yields to dry English lavender, warm cinnamon, and green juniper berries. Everything anch…
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, Tirrenico or Vintage?
Vintage takes 5 of 8 categories. Tirrenico is rated 3.78/5 from 179 votes; Vintage is rated 4.17/5 from 2,819 votes. Choose Tirrenico for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vintage for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Tirrenico or Vintage?
Tirrenico lasts longest (Tirrenico 73/100, Vintage 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Tirrenico or Vintage?
Tirrenico projects furthest (Tirrenico 63/100, Vintage 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Tirrenico and Vintage smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Woody Notes, Fennel, Basil and Jasmine.
Is Tirrenico or Vintage better for summer or winter?
For summer, Tirrenico is the stronger pick. For winter, Vintage is the stronger pick. Tirrenico suits daytime wear; Vintage suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Tirrenico and Vintage?
Tirrenico has top notes of Sea Notes, Sicilian Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Woody Notes, heart notes of Fennel, Basil, Fruity Notes and Elemi resin, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood and White Musk. Vintage has top notes of Rhubarb, Quince, Pepper and Wormwood, heart notes of Cinnamon, Juniper Berries, Lavender and Green Leaves, a base of Tobacco, Suede, Balsam Fir and Tonka Bean.
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