Fragrance comparison

Anthracite vs Paris

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5,856 ratings analysed

4 wins

Anthracite

Jacomo

4.13127 votes

Rank #11,670 GreenWhite Floral

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Paris

Yves Saint Laurent

3.885,729 votes

Rank #1,193 PowderyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anthracite takes 4 of 7 categories.

Anthracite
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Paris
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Anthracite4/7

Paris3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnthraciteJacomo

ParisYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 35%Had 21%Want 44%

3.88/ 5 · 5,729 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerAnthraciteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

56%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

127 votes

34%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

5,729 votes

Category winnerAnthraciteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityParis

SillageParis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value49

Category winnerAnthraciteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

powdery100%

floral92%

rose84%

violet77%

yellow floral69%

green61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both powdery, green and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HiacynthBasilBergamotLemon

Heart

NarcissusOrris RootOrange BlossomTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyVioletRoseJasmine

Base

AmberVetiverCedarHeliotropeBenzoinMuskVanilla

Top

RoseMimosaHiacynthGeraniumGreen NotesOrange BlossomNasturtiumHawthorn

Heart

VioletLilyYlang-YlangLime BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineOrris Root

Base

IrisHeliotropeMuskSandalwoodOakmossAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesHiacynth, Orris Root, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall94

Winter78

Day100

Night58

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter45

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAnthraciteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex29

Women54

Men1

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,670

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#1,193

PerfumerSophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anthracite by Jacomo is a complex oriental floral fragrance launched in 1990. It balances green notes like hyacinth and basil against a dense base of vanilla, benzoin, and amber. This scent feels mysterious and dark, suited for cooler weather when you want a fragrance that feels like an enchanted forest.

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Yves Saint Laurent Paris is a cheerful, romantic floral centered around bright pink rose, powdery violet, and honeyed mimosa. Created in 1983, it bursts open with a lush garden medley of fresh geranium, hyacinth, and green leaves before settling into a warm cosmetic powder heart. As it warms on the skin, soft iris, cr…

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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, Anthracite or Paris?

Anthracite takes 4 of 7 categories. Anthracite is rated 4.13/5 from 127 votes; Paris is rated 3.88/5 from 5,729 votes. Choose Anthracite for a green and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paris for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Anthracite or Paris?

Paris lasts longest (Paris 73/100, Anthracite 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anthracite or Paris?

Paris projects furthest (Paris 67/100, Anthracite 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anthracite and Paris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, green and floral accords. Common notes include Hiacynth, Orris Root, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Anthracite or Paris better for summer or winter?

For summer, Anthracite is the stronger pick. For winter, Anthracite is the stronger pick. Anthracite suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anthracite and Paris?

Anthracite has top notes of Hiacynth, Basil, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Narcissus, Orris Root, Orange Blossom and Tuberose, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Cedar and Heliotrope. Paris has top notes of Rose, Mimosa, Hiacynth and Geranium, heart notes of Violet, Lily, Ylang-Ylang and Lime Blossom, a base of Iris, Heliotrope, Musk and Sandalwood.