Fragrance comparison

Blog vs Petr

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

3 wins

Blog

Shirley May

5.002 votes

Rank #41,340 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Petr

Prudence Paris

3.176 votes

Rank #58,191 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blog takes 3 of 3 categories.

Blog
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.
Petr
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blog3/3

Petr0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlogShirley May

PetrPrudence Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 25%Want 75%

3.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 17%Had 13%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

17%Love

17%Like

33%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityBlog

SillageBlog

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

warm spicy65%

herbal56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

musky84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonRosemaryArtemisiaLavenderBasilLemon VerbenaBergamot

Heart

CarnationCorianderCinnamonJuniperJasmine

Base

LeatherSandalwoodFirAmberPatchouliOakmossVetiverCedar

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeCitronLavenderBasilVerbenaPeppermint

Heart2-4 hrs

CorianderAngelicaCinnamonPink Pepper

Base6-8 hrs

MuskPatchouliCedarBalsam FirOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesLavender, Basil, Coriander and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Petr, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

Work 40%Casual 35%Date 16%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,340

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,191

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBlogHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blog by Shirley May brings a heavy dose of retro masculinity, leading with a sharp burst of lemon and cool rosemary. This bright, herbal opening soon shifts as lavender and basil add a green, soap-like freshness on the skin. It feels clean, resembling a traditional barbershop shave rather than a modern sweet scent. As…

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Petr by Prudence Paris opens with an invigorating splash of citron, sweet mandarin orange, and crushed peppermint leaves, instantly delivering the crisp sensation of an upscale classic grooming splash. Fresh green basil, lavender, and verbena quickly step forward, giving the heart a herbal, dry aromatic texture that f…

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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, Blog or Petr?

Blog takes 3 of 3 categories. Blog is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Petr is rated 3.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Blog for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Petr for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blog or Petr?

Blog lasts longest (Blog 100/100, Petr 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blog or Petr?

Blog projects furthest (Blog 100/100, Petr 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blog and Petr smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Basil, Coriander and Cinnamon.

Is Blog or Petr better for summer or winter?

Blog suits evening wear; Petr suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blog and Petr?

Blog has top notes of Lemon, Rosemary, Artemisia and Lavender, heart notes of Carnation, Coriander, Cinnamon and Juniper, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Fir and Amber. Petr has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Citron, Lavender and Basil, heart notes of Coriander, Angelica, Cinnamon and Pink Pepper, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Cedar and Balsam Fir.