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Eau Sans Pareil vs Scoundrel

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

Updated 409 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scoundrel takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Eau Sans Pareil

    Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Scoundrel

    Choose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Eau Sans Pareil1/7
Scoundrel6/7
Ratings & consensus
Scoundrel
Community sentiment
Scoundrel
Longevity
Scoundrel
Sillage & projection
Scoundrel
Value for money
Scoundrel
Versatility
Scoundrel
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Eau Sans Pareil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Eau Sans PareilPenhaligon's
ScoundrelRevlon
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.82/ 5 · 342 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
4.07/ 5 · 67 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
Category winnerScoundrelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
35%Love
42%Like
7%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

293 votes

40%Love
42%Like
3%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerScoundrelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityScoundrel

SillageScoundrel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value46
¤ Price value79
Category winnerScoundrelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
rose61%
aromatic100%
floral92%
fresh spicy84%
sweet77%
fruity69%
white floral61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
RaspberryCypressAldehydesPineappleKumquatBergamotMarigoldMandarin Orange
Heart
RoseCloveYlang-YlangJasmineOrris RootAfrican Orange FlowerLicoriceLily-of-the-Valley
Base
oak mossVetiverPatchouliVirginia CedarAmberMuskBenzoinVanille
Top
AldehydesMarigoldPineappleArtemisiaBergamotMint
Heart
TuberoseMimosaHyacinthJasminePeachRoseCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley
Base
oak mossCypressVirginia CedarRaspberryMusk
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Cypress, Aldehydes and Pineapple. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter59
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer38
Fall88
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerScoundrelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men14
Unisex51
Women36
Men0
Unisex40
Women60
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,295

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#10,233

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerEau Sans PareilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau Sans Pareil is a sparkling, green-fruity chypre with tart raspberry, citrus, cypress and aldehydes up front. On skin, reviewers often describe it as airy, sharp, woody and lightly powdery rather than simple sweetness. It suits people who enjoy vintage-leaning fruit, moss and clean woods. Sample first if jammy ras…

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Scoundrel by Revlon is a mossy floral chypre launched in 1980. This vintage fragrance opens with a sharp, aldehydic green bite, settling into a complex heart of tuberose, hyacinth, and mimosa. With its bitter artemisia and deep oakmoss base, it is a bold, soapy, and sophisticated scent intended for those who appreciat…

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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, Eau Sans Pareil or Scoundrel?

Scoundrel takes 6 of 7 categories. Eau Sans Pareil is rated 3.82/5 from 342 votes; Scoundrel is rated 4.07/5 from 67 votes. Choose Eau Sans Pareil for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Scoundrel for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau Sans Pareil or Scoundrel?

Scoundrel lasts longest (Scoundrel 75/100, Eau Sans Pareil 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau Sans Pareil or Scoundrel?

Scoundrel projects furthest (Scoundrel 72/100, Eau Sans Pareil 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau Sans Pareil and Scoundrel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Cypress, Aldehydes and Pineapple.

Is Eau Sans Pareil or Scoundrel better for summer or winter?

For summer, Scoundrel is the stronger pick. For winter, Scoundrel is the stronger pick. Scoundrel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau Sans Pareil and Scoundrel?

Eau Sans Pareil has top notes of Raspberry, Cypress, Aldehydes and Pineapple, heart notes of Rose, Clove, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. Scoundrel has top notes of Aldehydes, Marigold, Pineapple and Artemisia, heart notes of Tuberose, Mimosa, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Cypress, Virginia Cedar and Raspberry.

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