Fragrance comparison

C0R4N0L vs Pélargonium

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 531 ratings analysed

C0R4N0L

Zara

3.8947 votes

Rank #17,794 FloralWoody

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30%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Pélargonium

Aedes de Venustas

3.91484 votes

Rank #4,396 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pélargonium takes 5 of 7 categories.

C0R4N0L
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pélargonium
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

C0R4N0L2/7

Pélargonium5/7

Ratings & consensus: Pélargonium
Community sentiment: Pélargonium
Longevity: Pélargonium
Sillage & projection: Pélargonium
Value for money: C0R4N0L
Versatility: C0R4N0L
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pélargonium

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

C0R4N0LZara

PélargoniumAedes de Venustas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 57%Had 20%Want 24%

3.91/ 5 · 484 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

Category winnerPélargoniumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

47 votes

34%Love

45%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

340 votes

Category winnerPélargoniumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPélargonium

SillagePélargonium

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value45

Category winnerC0R4N0LBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody83%

rose65%

warm spicy48%

aromatic30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

citrus65%

warm spicy53%

earthy42%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cardamom

Heart

Coranol

Base

Cedar

Top

BergamotClary SageCardamomBlack PepperMandarin OrangeSichuan Pepper

Heart

African GeraniumElemi resinOrris RootCarrot Seeds

Base

VetiverMossGuaiac WoodMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer44

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night88

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerC0R4N0LMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men23

Unisex65

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,794

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#4,396

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerPélargoniumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara C0R4N0L opens with a sharp burst of green cardamom before settling into dry cedarwood and clean coranol. The middle phase reveals subtle rose and synthetic floral facets over a warm spicy foundation. It sits close to the skin after an hour, making it an easy option for crisp autumn office mornings.

Reviews →

Pélargonium by Aedes de Venustas is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Pélargonium was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Nathalie Feisthauer. Top notes are Bergamot, Clary Sage, Cardamom, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Sichuan Pepper; middle notes are African Geranium, Elemi resin, O…

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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, C0R4N0L or Pélargonium?

Pélargonium takes 5 of 7 categories. C0R4N0L is rated 3.89/5 from 47 votes; Pélargonium is rated 3.91/5 from 484 votes. Choose C0R4N0L for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pélargonium for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, C0R4N0L or Pélargonium?

Pélargonium lasts longest (Pélargonium 73/100, C0R4N0L 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, C0R4N0L or Pélargonium?

Pélargonium projects furthest (Pélargonium 65/100, C0R4N0L 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do C0R4N0L and Pélargonium smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom and Cedar.

Is C0R4N0L or Pélargonium better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pélargonium is the stronger pick. For winter, C0R4N0L is the stronger pick. C0R4N0L suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in C0R4N0L and Pélargonium?

C0R4N0L has top notes of Cardamom, heart notes of Coranol, a base of Cedar. Pélargonium has top notes of Bergamot, Clary Sage, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of African Geranium, Elemi resin, Orris Root and Carrot Seeds, a base of Vetiver, Moss, Guaiac Wood and Musk.