Fragrance comparison

Comores vs Paul Smith Women

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 435 ratings analysed

4 wins

Comores

Avon · 1999

4.0526 votes

Rank #35,992 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Paul Smith Women

Paul Smith

3.64409 votes

Rank #8,489 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Comores takes 4 of 5 categories.

Comores
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Paul Smith Women
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Comores4/5

Paul Smith Women1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ComoresAvon

Paul Smith WomenPaul Smith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 14%Had 46%Want 40%

3.64/ 5 · 409 votes

Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%

Category winnerComoresRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

21%Love

52%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

394 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityComores

SillageComores

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value69

Category winnerComoresBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic86%

citrus72%

green58%

rose44%

herbal30%

citrus100%

woody92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

rose69%

green61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BergamotGeraniumMintMandarin OrangeGreen Tea

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Pink PepperBlack CurrantBergamotMandarin OrangeClementinePear Leaf

Heart

RoseFreesiaGreen TeaGeraniumLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CedarVetiverTonka BeanPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Mandarin Orange and Green Tea. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer100

Fall57

Winter43

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men2

Unisex10

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,992

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1999

Reviews2

Overall rank#8,489

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerPaul Smith WomenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Comores by Avon is a crisp, green-citrus aromatic built around bergamot and mandarin, cooled with mint, and softened by a clean green tea feel. A touch of geranium gives it a lightly rosy, classic cologne edge. It wears fresh and brisk rather than sweet, and it can suit anyone who likes bright, energising scents that …

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Paul Smith Women opens with a lively hit of citrus and pink pepper, then settles into soft woods, green florals and a touch of rose. It often comes across clean, fresh and slightly spicy rather than sweet. This suits shoppers who want an easy daytime perfume with a polished early 2000s feel. It can wear more woody and…

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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, Comores or Paul Smith Women?

Comores takes 4 of 5 categories. Comores is rated 4.05/5 from 26 votes; Paul Smith Women is rated 3.64/5 from 409 votes. Choose Comores for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Paul Smith Women for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Comores or Paul Smith Women?

Comores lasts longest (Comores 68/100, Paul Smith Women 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Comores or Paul Smith Women?

Comores projects furthest (Comores 72/100, Paul Smith Women 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Comores and Paul Smith Women smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Mandarin Orange and Green Tea.

Is Comores or Paul Smith Women better for summer or winter?

Comores suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Comores and Paul Smith Women?

Comores features Bergamot, Geranium, Mint, Mandarin Orange and Green Tea. Paul Smith Women has top notes of Pink Pepper, Black Currant, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Freesia, Green Tea and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.