Fragrance comparison

Amelia vs Pavlova

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 152 ratings analysed

Amelia

Grossmith

4.27131 votes

Rank #15,578 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Pavlova

Scents of Man

4.4321 votes

Rank #42,016 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pavlova takes 3 of 5 categories.

Amelia
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pavlova
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amelia2/5

Pavlova3/5

Ratings & consensus: Pavlova
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pavlova
Sillage & projection: Amelia
Value for money: Pavlova
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amelia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmeliaGrossmith

PavlovaScents of Man

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 43%

4.43/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 42%Had 4%Want 54%

Category winnerPavlovaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

131 votes

57%Love

33%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityPavlova

SillageAmelia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value71

Category winnerPavlovaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose92%

fresh84%

woody77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

floral100%

rose92%

powdery84%

woody77%

musky69%

leather61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both floral, rose and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

NeroliOsmanthus

Heart2 to 4 hours

RosePeonyJasmineAmber

Base4 to 6 hours

VetiverCashmere MuskPatchouliSandalwood

Top

RosePeonyPink GrapefruitNeroli

Heart

MimosaChampacaGardeniaVetiverJasmine

Base

MuskSandalwoodLeatherAlmondCopaiba balm

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Rose, Peony and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Amelia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer84

Fall41

Winter27

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer70

Fall90

Winter40

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex30

Women67

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,578

PerfumerTrevor Nicholl

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#42,016

PerfumerAndrea Byrne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmeliaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amelia by Grossmith is a bright floral chypre built around classic garden flowers and a soft, clean base. It opens with sunny neroli and velvety osmanthus, offering a crisp floral introduction that feels fresh rather than sharp. The core reveals a lush bouquet of rose, peony, and jasmine, rounded out by a warm touch o…

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Pavlova by Scents of Man is a complex unisex fragrance centered on rose and powdery accords. It opens with bright pink grapefruit and neroli before shifting into a rich heart of mimosa and champaca. As it wears, sandalwood and copaiba balm emerge to provide a creamy, skin-hugging base. It feels elegant yet grounded, s…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amelia or Pavlova?

Pavlova takes 3 of 5 categories. Amelia is rated 4.27/5 from 131 votes; Pavlova is rated 4.43/5 from 21 votes. Choose Amelia for a floral and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pavlova for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amelia or Pavlova?

Pavlova lasts longest (Pavlova 84/100, Amelia 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amelia or Pavlova?

Amelia projects furthest (Amelia 62/100, Pavlova 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amelia and Pavlova smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, rose and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Rose, Peony and Jasmine.

Is Amelia or Pavlova better for summer or winter?

Amelia suits daytime wear; Pavlova suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amelia and Pavlova?

Amelia has top notes of Neroli and Osmanthus, heart notes of Rose, Peony, Jasmine and Amber, a base of Vetiver, Cashmere Musk, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Pavlova has top notes of Rose, Peony, Pink Grapefruit and Neroli, heart notes of Mimosa, Champaca, Gardenia and Vetiver, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Leather and Almond.