Fragrance comparison

#006 You Had Me At Hello vs Pamina

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 89 ratings analysed

#006 You Had Me At Hello

L’envie Parfums

4.1651 votes

Rank #26,721 GreenFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Pamina

Natura

4.4738 votes

Rank #37,670 LavenderWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pamina takes 5 of 7 categories.

#006 You Had Me At Hello
Choose it for a green and fresh character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pamina
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

#006 You Had Me At Hello2/7

Pamina5/7

Ratings & consensus: Pamina
Community sentiment: Pamina
Longevity: #006 You Had Me At Hello
Sillage & projection: Pamina
Value for money: Pamina
Versatility: Pamina
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: #006 You Had Me At Hello

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

#006 You Had Me At HelloL’envie Parfums

PaminaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

4.47/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 3%Had 88%Want 9%

Category winnerPaminaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

41%Like

16%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

51 votes

55%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerPaminaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

Longevity#006 You Had Me At Hello

SillagePamina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value54

Category winnerPaminaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fresh92%

aromatic84%

aquatic77%

floral69%

rose61%

lavender100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesCassisCardamomBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

PeonyViolet LeavesWatery NotesLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base5-7 hrs

MuskVanillaSandalowoodVetiverAmber

Top

LavenderPetitgrainLimeAnise

Heart

Violet LeavesIndonesian NutmegJasmineBulgarian RoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalowoodIndonesian Patchouli LeafVetiverSerbian Oakmoss

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaves, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Sandalowood. Durations are only published for #006 You Had Me At Hello, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night69

Category winnerPaminaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex50

Women45

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 19%Party 10%

Men7

Unisex43

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,721

PerfumerFanny Grau, Isaac Sinclair

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#37,670

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner#006 You Had Me At HelloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L’envie Parfums #006 You Had Me At Hello delivers a burst of crushed stems and morning moisture. Crisp bergamot opens the show alongside tart cassis and cool cardamom spice. The first spray gives off a sharp botanical bite that quickly softens into dewy peony petals and watery violet leaves. It smells remarkably clean…

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Pamina by Natura presents a floral profile defined by lavender and lime. Launched in 1999, it offers a sophisticated blend of violet leaves, nutmeg, and jasmine, anchored by an earthy base of sandalwood and vetiver. This fragrance suits women seeking a versatile, aromatic scent for daytime wear, moving gracefully from…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, #006 You Had Me At Hello or Pamina?

Pamina takes 5 of 7 categories. #006 You Had Me At Hello is rated 4.16/5 from 51 votes; Pamina is rated 4.47/5 from 38 votes. Choose #006 You Had Me At Hello for a green and fresh character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pamina for a lavender and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, #006 You Had Me At Hello or Pamina?

#006 You Had Me At Hello lasts longest (#006 You Had Me At Hello 64/100, Pamina 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #006 You Had Me At Hello or Pamina?

Pamina projects furthest (Pamina 61/100, #006 You Had Me At Hello 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #006 You Had Me At Hello and Pamina smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Violet Leaves, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Sandalowood.

Is #006 You Had Me At Hello or Pamina better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pamina is the stronger pick. For winter, Pamina is the stronger pick. #006 You Had Me At Hello suits daytime wear; Pamina suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #006 You Had Me At Hello and Pamina?

#006 You Had Me At Hello has top notes of Green Notes, Cassis, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Peony, Violet Leaves, Watery Notes and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Sandalowood and Vetiver. Pamina has top notes of Lavender, Petitgrain, Lime and Anise, heart notes of Violet Leaves, Indonesian Nutmeg, Jasmine and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Sandalowood, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Vetiver and Serbian Oakmoss.