Question 1

What's the difference between Pioggia Forte and Lavs?

Accepted Answer

Pioggia Forte is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Filippo Sorcinelli (undated) dominated by Aromatic accords. Lavs is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Filippo Sorcinelli (2014) leaning on Amber accords. They share 4 accords: Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Woody, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Pioggia Forte or Lavs?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Pioggia Forte scores 3.96/5 vs Lavs at 4.23/5. Lavs's standout strength: Evocative and imaginative scent profiles that create emotional experiences. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Pioggia Forte and Lavs smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Lavs: The r/fragrance community highly regards these Filippo Sorcinelli fragrances for their evocative, mood-driven character and strong incense/woody profiles.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Pioggia Forte or Lavs?

Accepted Answer

Lavs: Strong performance in incense and woody fragrance categories Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Pioggia Forte vs Lavs?

Accepted Answer

Pioggia Forte scores highest for spring wear; Lavs scores highest for fall wear. Pioggia Forte leans daytime, Lavs leans evening.

Pioggia Forte vs Lavs

Comparison Summary

Unique to Lavs (12)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Lavs

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Attribute	Pioggia Forte	Lavs
Brand	Filippo Sorcinelli	Filippo Sorcinelli
Year	—	2014
Rating	3.96	4.23
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	12