Fragrance comparison

CH Men Central Park vs Pera

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 294 ratings analysed

5 wins

CH Men Central Park

Carolina Herrera

4.50193 votes

Rank #3,269 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Pera

Atelier Rebul

4.13101 votes

Rank #28,315 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CH Men Central Park takes 5 of 7 categories.

CH Men Central Park
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pera
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

CH Men Central Park5/7

Pera2/7

Ratings & consensus: CH Men Central Park
Community sentiment: CH Men Central Park
Longevity: CH Men Central Park
Sillage & projection: CH Men Central Park
Value for money: Pera
Versatility: Pera
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: CH Men Central Park

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CH Men Central ParkCarolina Herrera

PeraAtelier Rebul

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 51%Had 15%Want 34%

Category winnerCH Men Central ParkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

193 votes

41%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

101 votes

Category winnerCH Men Central ParkMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCH Men Central Park

SillageCH Men Central Park

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value55

Category winnerPeraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

fresh65%

aromatic53%

citrus42%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

floral77%

rose69%

patchouli61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Ginger

Heart2-4 hrs

Black Cardamom

Base6-8 hrs

Cedar

Top

Black CardamomPink PepperGinger

Heart

OrchidRoseJasmineWater Lily

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliAmbergrisKyara IncenseLeather

InformationalShared notesGinger and Black Cardamom. Durations are only published for CH Men Central Park, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer58

Fall0

Winter35

Day100

Night37

Spring44

Summer27

Fall100

Winter82

Day79

Night100

Category winnerPeraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex12

Women6

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 19%Party 10%

Men13

Unisex46

Women41

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,269

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#28,315

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCH Men Central ParkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera CH Men Central Park strips the heavy sugar of the original pillar down to a crisp, green-tinted spine. The initial spray crackles with sharp ginger root and a peppery bite that clears your sinuses within seconds. Give it five minutes. As the initial alcohol rush evaporates, black cardamom steps forwar…

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Atelier Rebul Pera opens with a sharp burst of black cardamom, crushed pink pepper, and freshly sliced ginger. Warm spices quickly mix with dark rose and velvety orchid at the heart, giving the floral core a dense, smoky edge. As it settles, dry sandalwood, earthy patchouli, and kyara incense ground the sweetness with…

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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, CH Men Central Park or Pera?

CH Men Central Park takes 5 of 7 categories. CH Men Central Park is rated 4.50/5 from 193 votes; Pera is rated 4.13/5 from 101 votes. Choose CH Men Central Park for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pera for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, CH Men Central Park or Pera?

CH Men Central Park lasts longest (CH Men Central Park 69/100, Pera 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CH Men Central Park or Pera?

CH Men Central Park projects furthest (CH Men Central Park 62/100, Pera 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CH Men Central Park and Pera smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Ginger and Black Cardamom.

Is CH Men Central Park or Pera better for summer or winter?

For summer, CH Men Central Park is the stronger pick. For winter, Pera is the stronger pick. CH Men Central Park suits daytime wear; Pera suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CH Men Central Park and Pera?

CH Men Central Park has top notes of Ginger, heart notes of Black Cardamom, a base of Cedar. Pera has top notes of Black Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Orchid, Rose, Jasmine and Water Lily, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Ambergris and Kyara Incense.