Fragrance comparison

Betrothal vs Popy Moreni

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 320 ratings analysed

5 wins

Betrothal

Grossmith

4.37114 votes

Rank #8,437 PowderyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Popy Moreni

3.91206 votes

Rank #7,707 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Betrothal takes 5 of 7 categories.

Betrothal
Choose it for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Popy Moreni
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Betrothal5/7

Popy Moreni2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BetrothalGrossmith

Popy MoreniPopy Moreni

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 114 votes

Have 32%Had 13%Want 55%

3.91/ 5 · 206 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerBetrothalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

114 votes

31%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

206 votes

Category winnerBetrothalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBetrothal

SillageBetrothal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value10

¤ Price value67

Category winnerPopy MoreniBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

white floral92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

animalic69%

yellow floral61%

woody100%

powdery92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both powdery and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Citruses

Heart3 to 5 hours

HeliotropeYlang-YlangRoseAfrican Orange FlowerJasmine

Base4 to 7 hours

CivettaVetiverVanille

Top

CoffeeGeraniumYlang-YlangBergamot

Heart

HeliotropeCorianderMimosaAfrican Orange Flower

Base

VanilleSandalwoodAmberPatchouliStyraxVetiver

InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Ylang-Ylang, African Orange Flower and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Betrothal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer48

Fall69

Winter56

Day100

Night26

Spring43

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBetrothalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex32

Women68

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,437

PerfumerMélanie Carestia

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#7,707

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerPopy MoreniHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Betrothal by Grossmith centers on a balance between bright citrus, traditional florals, and a soft, vintage base. It opens with an unmistakable splash of citruses that quickly yields to a bouquet of heliotrope, rose, African orange flower, jasmine, and ylang-ylang. The overall impression is powdery and clean, reminisc…

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Popy Moreni released this 1997 oriental floral under perfumer Martin Gras as a bold contrast to nineties minimal aquatic scents. The formula opens with a sharp burst of roasted coffee, crisp bergamot, and spicy geranium before softening into a lush floral center of ylang-ylang, heliotrope, and orange blossom. As the …

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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, Betrothal or Popy Moreni?

Betrothal takes 5 of 7 categories. Betrothal is rated 4.37/5 from 114 votes; Popy Moreni is rated 3.91/5 from 206 votes. Choose Betrothal for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Popy Moreni for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Betrothal or Popy Moreni?

They last about the same: Betrothal 74/100, Popy Moreni 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Betrothal or Popy Moreni?

Betrothal projects furthest (Betrothal 64/100, Popy Moreni 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Betrothal and Popy Moreni smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Ylang-Ylang, African Orange Flower and Vetiver.

Is Betrothal or Popy Moreni better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Betrothal and Popy Moreni?

Betrothal has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Heliotrope, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and African Orange Flower, a base of Civetta, Vetiver and Vanille. Popy Moreni has top notes of Coffee, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot, heart notes of Heliotrope, Coriander, Mimosa and African Orange Flower, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Amber and Patchouli.