Verdeseta vs Pebenegra
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Verdeseta takes 3 of 4 categories.
VerdesetaChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
PebenegraChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Verdeseta3/4
Pebenegra1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Verdeseta
- Sillage & projection
- Verdeseta
- Value for money
- Pebenegra
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Verdeseta
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
VerdesetaAgatho ParfumPebenegraIsnardWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.43/ 5 · 30 votes
Have 31%Had 2%Want 67%
4.44/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 48%Had 9%Want 43%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate68%Love
23%Like
0%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate
22 votes · too few to score
56%Love
33%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVerdeseta
SillageVerdeseta
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPebenegraBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus83%
fresh spicy65%
white floral48%
herbal30%
fresh spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
citrus69%
lavender61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
ThymeVerbenaGrapefruitBergamotelemiBlack Pepper
Heart
OliveWhite FlowersDamask RoseBenzoinClovesNutmeg
Base
OakmossVetiverLabdanumSandalwoodAmber
Top
Black PepperLavenderBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
CedarClovesElemi resinJasmineLabdanum
Base
VetiverGuaiac WoodOakmoss
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Cloves. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer64
Fall93
Winter71
Day100
Night85
Spring57
Summer43
Fall100
Winter43
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,015
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#46,573
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerVerdesetaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVerdeseta opens with a brisk mix of citrus peel, thyme and pepper, then moves into an unusual olive heart that gives it a green, savory edge. As it settles, vetiver, moss and warm amber smooth it out. It suits wearers who enjoy herbal Mediterranean scents with spice, texture and a more distinctive profile than a typic…
Reviews →Pebenegra opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper and bitter bergamot, balanced by fresh lavender. As the fragrance settles, warm cloves and dry cedar resin merge with heavy labdanum. The dry-down anchors into earthy oakmoss and smoky guaiac wood. Built for crisp autumn afternoons, it delivers a raw, historic…
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, Verdeseta or Pebenegra?
Verdeseta takes 3 of 4 categories. Verdeseta is rated 4.43/5 from 30 votes; Pebenegra is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Verdeseta for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pebenegra for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Verdeseta or Pebenegra?
Verdeseta lasts longest (Verdeseta 84/100, Pebenegra 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Verdeseta or Pebenegra?
Verdeseta projects furthest (Verdeseta 75/100, Pebenegra 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Verdeseta and Pebenegra smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Cloves.
Is Verdeseta or Pebenegra better for summer or winter?
Verdeseta suits daytime wear; Pebenegra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Verdeseta and Pebenegra?
Verdeseta has top notes of Thyme, Verbena, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Olive, White Flowers, Damask Rose and Benzoin, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Labdanum and Sandalwood. Pebenegra has top notes of Black Pepper, Lavender, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cedar, Cloves, Elemi resin and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Guaiac Wood and Oakmoss.
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