VAV vs Pasticcio
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pasticcio takes 1 of 1 categories.
VAVChoose it for a woody and violet character.
PasticcioChoose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
VAV0/1
Pasticcio1/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pasticcio
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
VAVK ConstâncioPasticcioSospiro PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
4.17/ 5 · 184 votes
Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hateNot enough votes yet
57%Love
22%Like
9%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate
184 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
violet91%
floral83%
powdery74%
iris65%
green56%
powdery100%
woody92%
iris84%
floral77%
earthy69%
green61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, powdery and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
VioletIrisSicilian LemonBergamot
Heart
HyacinthGeraniumMagnoliaNutmegSage
Base
Guaiac WoodPatchouliVanillaOakmossSandalwood
Top15-30 mins
Currant budsHyacinthGreen NotesBergamotOrange BlossomNasturtiumRoseHawthorn
Heart2-4 hrs
Orris RootVioletLimeJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangLily
Base8-12 hrs
SandalwoodCedarMuskIrisAmberOakmossHeliotrope
InformationalShared notesViolet, Iris, Bergamot and Hyacinth. Durations are only published for Pasticcio, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter93
Day100
Night81
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#79,522
PerfumerAlfredo Monteiro Filho
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#4,930
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews36
Category winnerPasticcioHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVAV by K Constâncio begins with a bright citrus breeze of Sicilian lemon and bergamot before softening into a powdery floral middle. Alfredo Monteiro Filho grounds this clean creation with a warm base of guaiac wood and earthy patchouli. It is a refreshing option for daytime wear when you want a clean, office-friendly…
Reviews →Sospiro Pasticcio opens with an assertive flash of crisp green notes, tangy bergamot, and zesty currant buds that immediately wake up the senses. As that brisk herbal opening softens over the first half hour, a powdery heart of velvety orris root, violet petals, and creamy jasmine takes center stage. The long dry-down…
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.
Do VAV and Pasticcio smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Violet, Iris, Bergamot and Hyacinth.
Is VAV or Pasticcio better for summer or winter?
Pasticcio suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in VAV and Pasticcio?
VAV has top notes of Violet, Iris, Sicilian Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Hyacinth, Geranium, Magnolia and Nutmeg, a base of Guaiac Wood, Patchouli, Vanilla and Oakmoss. Pasticcio has top notes of Currant buds, Hyacinth, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, Violet, Lime and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk and Iris.
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