Fragrance comparison

A Day In Mexico vs Philosopher's Stone

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

5 wins

A Day In Mexico

Zara

4.1529 votes

Rank #16,791 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Philosopher's Stone

Siordia Parfums

3.8622 votes

Rank #51,622 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Day In Mexico takes 5 of 5 categories.

A Day In Mexico
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Philosopher's Stone
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

A Day In Mexico5/5

Philosopher's Stone0/5

Ratings & consensus: A Day In Mexico
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: A Day In Mexico
Sillage & projection: A Day In Mexico
Value for money: A Day In Mexico
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A Day In Mexico

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Day In MexicoZara

Philosopher's StoneSiordia Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 33%Had 15%Want 52%

3.86/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 46%Had 14%Want 40%

Category winnerA Day In MexicoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

27%Love

45%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityA Day In Mexico

SillageA Day In Mexico

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value53

Category winnerA Day In MexicoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

amber83%

sweet65%

green48%

aromatic30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

amber77%

sweet69%

honey61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Rhubarb

Heart

Fruits

Base

Amber

Top

Bitter OrangeCardamomGingerRhubarb

Heart

HoneyCaramelPapyrusMyrrhMagnoliaIris

Base

AmberOakMuskPine needles

InformationalShared notesRhubarb and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer82

Fall100

Winter9

Day100

Night36

Spring0

Summer0

Fall78

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#51,622

PerfumerEkaterina Siordia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerA Day In MexicoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A Day In Mexico opens with a juicy rhubarb and tropical fruit effect that many wearers read as fruit juice, with a soft amber base keeping it smooth rather than sharp. It usually wears with moderate projection and moderate staying power, making it an easy low-cost option for warm days, casual use, and anyone who likes…

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Philosopher's Stone opens with bitter orange, ginger, cardamom and rhubarb, then settles into a warmer heart of honey, caramel, papyrus and myrrh. The effect reads woody, spicy and ambery first, with sweetness used more for texture than for a dessert feel. It looks best suited to cooler weather and slower wear, especi…

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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, A Day In Mexico or Philosopher's Stone?

A Day In Mexico takes 5 of 5 categories. A Day In Mexico is rated 4.15/5 from 29 votes; Philosopher's Stone is rated 3.86/5 from 22 votes. Choose A Day In Mexico for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Philosopher's Stone for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A Day In Mexico or Philosopher's Stone?

A Day In Mexico lasts longest (A Day In Mexico 67/100, Philosopher's Stone 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Day In Mexico or Philosopher's Stone?

A Day In Mexico projects furthest (A Day In Mexico 58/100, Philosopher's Stone 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Day In Mexico and Philosopher's Stone smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Rhubarb and Amber.

Is A Day In Mexico or Philosopher's Stone better for summer or winter?

A Day In Mexico suits daytime wear; Philosopher's Stone suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Day In Mexico and Philosopher's Stone?

A Day In Mexico has top notes of Rhubarb, heart notes of Fruits, a base of Amber. Philosopher's Stone has top notes of Bitter Orange, Cardamom, Ginger and Rhubarb, heart notes of Honey, Caramel, Papyrus and Myrrh, a base of Amber, Oak, Musk and Pine needles.