Fragrance comparison

Death vs Paris

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

2 wins

Death

Andromeda's Curse

4.5018 votes

Rank #37,220 EarthyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Paris

M. Asam

4.001 votes

Rank #58,581 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Death takes 2 of 3 categories.

Death
Choose it for a earthy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Paris
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Death2/3

Paris0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DeathAndromeda's Curse

ParisM. Asam

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 23%Had 3%Want 74%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

78%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDeath

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

warm spicy86%

floral72%

white floral58%

musky44%

amber30%

white floral100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both white floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Soil TinctureCarnationBlack MuskLilyFrankincenseTea

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotLimePepper

Heart

JasmineLilyCarnationOrange Blossom

Base

CedarMuskVanilaTonka Bean

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer9

Fall100

Winter73

Day55

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex57

Women36

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,220

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,581

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDeathHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Death by Andromeda's Curse opens with a cold rush of soil tincture and spicy red carnation. As the perfume oil settles on skin, steeped black tea and damp lily soften the sharp earth, while black musk and frankincense anchor the base. It delivers a dark atmospheric wear designed for crisp autumn afternoons.

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Paris by M. Asam is a light floral scent built on bergamot, jasmine, and vanilla. It is a soft, romantic option for daily office wear or casual weekend outings during the mild spring season. The fragrance relies on a classic bouquet of white flowers anchored by warm, sweet base notes, making it a gentle choice for tho…

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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, Death or Paris?

Death takes 2 of 3 categories. Death is rated 4.50/5 from 18 votes; Paris is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Death for a earthy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Paris for a white floral and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Death or Paris?

Death lasts longest (Death 67/100, Paris 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Death or Paris?

Projection is very close: Death 50/100, Paris 50/100 for sillage.

Do Death and Paris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Carnation and Lily.

Is Death or Paris better for summer or winter?

Death suits evening wear; Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Death and Paris?

Death features Soil Tincture, Carnation, Black Musk, Lily and Frankincense. Paris has top notes of Bergamot, Lime and Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily, Carnation and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar, Musk, Vanila and Tonka Bean.