Fragrance comparison

4 THE INDIVIDUALIST vs Emily in Paris

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

4 THE INDIVIDUALIST

hOUSE OF hELIOS

4.002 votes

Rank #60,679 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Emily in Paris

Michel Germain

3.9010 votes

Rank #39,056 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

4 THE INDIVIDUALIST
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Emily in Paris
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

4 THE INDIVIDUALIST2/4

Emily in Paris2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST
Sillage & projection: 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST
Value for money: Emily in Paris
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Emily in Paris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

4 THE INDIVIDUALISThOUSE OF hELIOS

Emily in ParisMichel Germain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

3.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 53%Had 9%Want 37%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

30%Love

50%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

Longevity4 THE INDIVIDUALIST

Sillage4 THE INDIVIDUALIST

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value79

Category winnerEmily in ParisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

rose86%

fruity72%

fresh spicy58%

musky44%

floral30%

white floral100%

fresh88%

fruity77%

floral65%

green53%

musky42%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both fruity, floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBlackcurrantMandarinEucalyptus

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseJasmine SambacLily of the Valley

Base5-7+ hrs

White MuskClearwoodOakmoss

Top

NeroliPearBlackcurrant

Heart

Lily of the ValleyJasmineRose

Base

MuskOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Rose, Lily of the Valley and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter20

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 17%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,679

PerfumerJulian Plos

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,056

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerEmily in ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Expect an immediate snap of tart grapefruit and sharp blackcurrant right out of the nozzle. The opening bites hard. A sudden chill of eucalyptus sweeps through next, clearing the air before dewy rose and clean jasmine petals soften the fruit acidity. As the day settles, damp oakmoss and earthy Clearwood prevent the ba…

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Emily in Paris by Michel Germain is a fresh floral fruity scent built around neroli, pear, blackcurrant, clean white flowers, musk, oakmoss and amber. It reads bright, green and feminine, with a spring and summer daytime profile rather than a heavy evening mood. The appeal is easygoing: crisp fruit at the top, a soft …

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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, 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST or Emily in Paris?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Emily in Paris is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes. Choose 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Emily in Paris for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST or Emily in Paris?

4 THE INDIVIDUALIST lasts longest (4 THE INDIVIDUALIST 60/100, Emily in Paris 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST or Emily in Paris?

4 THE INDIVIDUALIST projects furthest (4 THE INDIVIDUALIST 50/100, Emily in Paris 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST and Emily in Paris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and musky accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Rose, Lily of the Valley and Oakmoss.

Is 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST or Emily in Paris better for summer or winter?

4 THE INDIVIDUALIST suits daytime wear; Emily in Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST and Emily in Paris?

4 THE INDIVIDUALIST has top notes of Grapefruit, Blackcurrant, Mandarin and Eucalyptus, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine Sambac and Lily of the Valley, a base of White Musk, Clearwood and Oakmoss. Emily in Paris has top notes of Neroli, Pear and Blackcurrant, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Oakmoss and Amber.