Fragrance comparison

A Sweet Pastry In Paris vs Krebs

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 738 ratings analysed

2 wins

A Sweet Pastry In Paris

Zara

3.87735 votes

Rank #2,545 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Krebs

Jean-Pierre Sand

2.003 votes

Rank #69,209 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Sweet Pastry In Paris takes 2 of 3 categories.

A Sweet Pastry In Paris
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Krebs
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

A Sweet Pastry In Paris2/3

Krebs1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: A Sweet Pastry In Paris
Sillage & projection: Krebs
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

KrebsJean-Pierre Sand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 735 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

2.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

67%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityA Sweet Pastry In Paris

SillageKrebs

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet83%

citrus65%

powdery48%

aromatic30%

sweet100%

woody91%

fresh83%

floral74%

fruity65%

lactonic56%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon

Heart

Sugar Cane

Base

Vanilla

Top

RumSugar CaneLemonLime

Heart

PeonyAppleWhite Flowers

Base

PralineCedar

InformationalShared notesLemon and Sugar Cane. 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–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex15

Women85

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,545

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews162

Overall rank#69,209

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Krebs by Jean-Pierre Sand opens with a sharp burst of lime, lemon, and boozy rum before settling into a warm sugar cane sweetness. The citrus brightens the heavy rum early, but as the initial splash subsides, the floral heart of peony and soft apple comes forward. Praline and cedar form a warm, slightly woody base tha…

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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 Krebs?

A Sweet Pastry In Paris takes 2 of 3 categories. A Sweet Pastry In Paris is rated 3.87/5 from 735 votes; Krebs is rated 2.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose A Sweet Pastry In Paris for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Krebs for a sweet and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

A Sweet Pastry In Paris lasts longest (A Sweet Pastry In Paris 63/100, Krebs 40/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Krebs projects furthest (Krebs 63/100, A Sweet Pastry In Paris 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Sweet Pastry In Paris and Krebs smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Lemon and Sugar Cane.

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

Krebs suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

A Sweet Pastry In Paris has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Sugar Cane, a base of Vanilla. Krebs has top notes of Rum, Sugar Cane, Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Peony, Apple and White Flowers, a base of Praline and Cedar.