Fragrance comparison

Authentic vs Trayee

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 588 ratings analysed

Authentic

Marbert

4.009 votes

Rank #38,201 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Trayee

Neela Vermeire Creations

4.19579 votes

Rank #2,558 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Trayee takes 3 of 4 categories.

Authentic
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Trayee
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Authentic1/4

Trayee3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AuthenticMarbert

TrayeeNeela Vermeire Creations

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 42%Had 21%Want 38%

4.19/ 5 · 579 votes

Have 32%Had 11%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

51%Love

31%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

579 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTrayee

SillageTrayee

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value36

Category winnerAuthenticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

powdery77%

soft spicy69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

amber65%

fresh spicy53%

balsamic42%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomCinnamonBergamotStar AniseRed Berries

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineWater LilyVirginia CedarRose

Base5-7 hrs

MuskSandalwoodoak mossAmber

Top

GingerCinnamonelemiBlack CurrantBasil

Heart

CardamomSandalwoodSaffronCloveJasmine

Base

IncenseMyrhhAgarwood (Oud)AmberVanilleVirginia CedarVetiveroak moss

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Authentic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer40

Fall40

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring52

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 11%

Men10

Unisex63

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,201

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#2,558

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews66

Category winnerTrayeeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Authentic by Marbert opens with an immediate lift of brisk bergamot, sharp star anise, and sweet cinnamon bark. The first spray carries a quick vapor flash of perfumer alcohol, but that initial bite calms down within two minutes. A cool aquatic heart quickly emerges. Clean water lily and fresh rose mingle with dry Vir…

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Trayee by Neela Vermeire Creations opens with a lively burst of fresh ginger, ground cinnamon, and herbal basil, cut through by dark black currant. Designed by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour, the fragrance transitions from its sharp spicy top into a warm heart of cardamom, saffron, and clove. The long drydown resting on…

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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, Authentic or Trayee?

Trayee takes 3 of 4 categories. Authentic is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; Trayee is rated 4.19/5 from 579 votes. Choose Authentic for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Trayee for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Authentic or Trayee?

Trayee lasts longest (Trayee 73/100, Authentic 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Authentic or Trayee?

Trayee projects furthest (Trayee 63/100, Authentic 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Authentic and Trayee smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Virginia Cedar.

Is Authentic or Trayee better for summer or winter?

Authentic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Authentic and Trayee?

Authentic has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Star Anise, heart notes of Jasmine, Water Lily, Virginia Cedar and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, oak moss and Amber. Trayee has top notes of Ginger, Cinnamon, elemi and Black Currant, heart notes of Cardamom, Sandalwood, Saffron and Clove, a base of Incense, Myrhh, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.