Mexican Lyme vs Baraonda — Fragrance Comparison | Fraganty
Mexican Lyme vs Baraonda
Side-by-side comparison of Mexican Lyme by Il Profumiere and Baraonda by Nasomatto
Il Profumiere
2010feminine
4.20(5)
Accords
Nasomatto
2016feminine
4.42(5,684)
Accords
Comparison Summary
Shared Accords (1)
Woody
Attribute
Mexican Lyme
Baraonda
Brand
Il Profumiere
Nasomatto
Year
2010
2016
Rating
4.20
4.42
Concentration
—
—
Gender
feminine
feminine
Total Notes
0
0
Community Sentiment Pulse — Baraonda
Positive
43 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community
8.2
/10
Baraonda is highly regarded as a masterfully blended whiskey fragrance that garners exceptional compliments and appeals even to non-perfume enthusiasts. Most community members love its unique character and longevity, though a few find it overly syrupy or experience weak projection on their skin. It's considered a gem in the Nasomatto collection and a worthwhile investment for those seeking a sophisticated boozy scent.
Positive
Unique whiskey/boozy scent with excellent blending of whiskey, wood, and floral notes
Highly complimented fragrance with strong performance and longevity due to extrait concentration
Converts non-perfume wearers; appeals broadly with addictive, beautiful character
Well-crafted masterpiece from respected niche house
Negative
Can be too syrupy and rich for some tastes
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between Mexican Lyme and Baraonda?+
Mexican Lyme is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Il Profumiere (2010) dominated by Citrus accords. Baraonda is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Nasomatto (2016) leaning on Woody accords. They share 1 accord: Woody.
Citrus
100%
Woody
23%
Aromatic
18%
Fresh Spicy
13%
Fresh
11%
Conifer
11%
Best: Summer (100%)Day (100%)
Woody
100%
Whiskey
79%
Musky
66%
Rose
33%
Floral
31%
Amber
25%
Best: Fall (100%)Night (91%)
Which is better, Mexican Lyme or Baraonda?
+
By community rating, Mexican Lyme scores 4.20/5 vs Baraonda at 4.42/5. Baraonda's standout strength: Unique whiskey/boozy scent with excellent blending of whiskey, wood, and floral notes. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Mexican Lyme and Baraonda smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Baraonda: Baraonda is highly regarded as a masterfully blended whiskey fragrance that garners exceptional compliments and appeals even to non-perfume enthusiasts.
Which lasts longer, Mexican Lyme or Baraonda?+
Baraonda: Highly complimented fragrance with strong performance and longevity due to extrait concentration Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Mexican Lyme vs Baraonda?+
Mexican Lyme scores highest for summer wear; Baraonda scores highest for fall wear. Mexican Lyme leans daytime, Baraonda leans evening.
Projection may be weak on certain skin types
Difficult to find testing opportunities and expensive samples
