Fragrance comparison

Demure vs Garnet

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Demure

PROUD

5.003 votes

Rank #44,225 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Garnet

Ardent Parfums

4.605 votes

Rank #35,585 Soft SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Demure
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall.
Garnet
Choose it for a soft spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Demure2/4

Garnet2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DemurePROUD

GarnetArdent Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

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

3 votes · too few to score

80%Love

0%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityGarnet

SillageDemure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value31

Category winnerDemureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fruity84%

fresh spicy77%

soft spicy69%

amber61%

soft spicy100%

woody91%

lavender83%

citrus74%

sweet65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, soft spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperLavenderApple

Heart2-4 hrs

Violet LeavesClary SageGeraniumPlum

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarwoodVetiverAmberOak

Top

Pink PepperGingerOrange OilCardamomOlibanumRed Thyme

Heart

Clary SageLavenderGeranium

Base

Guaiac WoodAmbrox SuperSandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodVetiverCopaiba balmGurjan balsam

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Lavender, Clary Sage and Geranium. Durations are only published for Demure, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,225

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,585

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerGarnetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demure by PROUD delivers a crisp, clean aromatic profile that balances bright orchard fruit with grounded woods. The opening pairs tart green apple and crackling pink pepper with aromatic lavender, creating an energetic burst that feels like stepping outside on a brisk autumn morning. As the top notes settle, violet l…

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Garnet by Ardent Parfums hits the nose with an immediate prickle of pink pepper and sharp ginger, brightened by a flash of orange oil. As the top notes settle, clary sage and herbal lavender push through, giving the blend an aromatic, clean structure that sits over a heavy base of woods. Sandalwood, cedarwood, and smo…

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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, Demure or Garnet?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Demure is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Garnet is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Demure for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall. Choose Garnet for a soft spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Demure or Garnet?

Garnet lasts longest (Garnet 85/100, Demure 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Demure or Garnet?

Demure projects furthest (Demure 75/100, Garnet 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Demure and Garnet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, soft spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Lavender, Clary Sage and Geranium.

Is Demure or Garnet better for summer or winter?

Garnet suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Demure and Garnet?

Demure has top notes of Pink Pepper, Lavender and Apple, heart notes of Violet Leaves, Clary Sage, Geranium and Plum, a base of Cedarwood, Vetiver, Amber and Oak. Garnet has top notes of Pink Pepper, Ginger, Orange Oil and Cardamom, heart notes of Clary Sage, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Guaiac Wood, Ambrox Super, Sandalwood and Patchouli.