Fragrance comparison

A Sweet Pastry In Paris vs Kashmir

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 777 ratings analysed

A Sweet Pastry In Paris

Zara

3.87735 votes

Rank #2,545 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Kashmir

Imperial Parfums

4.2142 votes

Rank #10,828 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kashmir takes 5 of 7 categories.

A Sweet Pastry In Paris
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Kashmir
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

A Sweet Pastry In Paris2/7

Kashmir5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Sweet Pastry In ParisZara

KashmirImperial Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 735 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.21/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 28%Had 3%Want 70%

Category winnerKashmirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

33%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

735 votes

68%Love

10%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerKashmirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityKashmir

SillageKashmir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value44

Category winnerA Sweet Pastry In ParisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet83%

citrus65%

powdery48%

aromatic30%

sweet100%

vanilla91%

musky83%

fruity74%

powdery65%

white floral56%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon

Heart

Sugar Cane

Base

Vanilla

Top

PearSugar Cane

Heart

JasmineHoney

Base

White MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesSugar Cane and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer47

Fall93

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerKashmirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex15

Women85

Men9

Unisex43

Women48

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,545

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews162

Overall rank#10,828

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerA Sweet Pastry In ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nathalie Lorson crafted Zara A Sweet Pastry In Paris around a tri-note structure of sharp lemon, crystallized sugar cane, and warm vanilla. It opens with a bright citrus pop before shifting into a sweet, bakery-inspired warmth designed for chilly autumn and winter days. The scent profile centers on sugary lemon curd o…

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Kashmir opens as a sweet pear and sugar scent with soft musk already in the background. The jasmine stays quiet, while honey adds warmth rather than anything animalic, so it reads more like a polished fruity gourmand than a floral perfume. As it settles, vanilla and white musk give it a creamy, powdery finish that sta…

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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 Sweet Pastry In Paris or Kashmir?

Kashmir takes 5 of 7 categories. A Sweet Pastry In Paris is rated 3.87/5 from 735 votes; Kashmir is rated 4.21/5 from 42 votes. Choose A Sweet Pastry In Paris for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Kashmir for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, A Sweet Pastry In Paris or Kashmir?

Kashmir lasts longest (Kashmir 84/100, A Sweet Pastry In Paris 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Sweet Pastry In Paris or Kashmir?

Kashmir projects furthest (Kashmir 75/100, A Sweet Pastry In Paris 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Sweet Pastry In Paris and Kashmir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Sugar Cane and Vanilla.

Is A Sweet Pastry In Paris or Kashmir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kashmir is the stronger pick. For winter, A Sweet Pastry In Paris is the stronger pick. Kashmir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Sweet Pastry In Paris and Kashmir?

A Sweet Pastry In Paris has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Sugar Cane, a base of Vanilla. Kashmir has top notes of Pear and Sugar Cane, heart notes of Jasmine and Honey, a base of White Musk and Vanilla.