Fragrance comparison

Ellipsis vs Paul Smith London Men

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 427 ratings analysed

Ellipsis

Derek Lam 10 Crosby

3.42143 votes

Rank #15,508 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Paul Smith London Men

Paul Smith

4.14284 votes

Rank #1,648 AromaticGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paul Smith London Men takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ellipsis
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Paul Smith London Men
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Ellipsis2/7

Paul Smith London Men5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EllipsisDerek Lam 10 Crosby

Paul Smith London MenPaul Smith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 54%Had 21%Want 25%

4.14/ 5 · 284 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

Category winnerPaul Smith London MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

27%Dislike

4%Hate

143 votes

49%Love

35%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

274 votes

Category winnerPaul Smith London MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityPaul Smith London Men

SillageEllipsis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value70

Category winnerPaul Smith London MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody83%

powdery65%

warm spicy48%

floral30%

aromatic100%

green92%

woody84%

powdery77%

violet69%

amber61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

JasmineAustralian Sandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MintVioletViolet LeafGreen MandarinOrange

Heart

LavenderVetiverJasmine

Base

Tonka BeanAustralian SandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesJasmine and Australian Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Ellipsis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer42

Fall0

Winter52

Day86

Night100

Spring92

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEllipsisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex31

Women66

Date 35%Casual 28%Party 20%Work 18%

Men85

Unisex14

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#1,648

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched—

Reviews66

Category winnerPaul Smith London MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Derek Lam 10 Crosby Ellipsis presents a fascinating clash between lush white petals and dry timber. You get an immediate hit of concentrated jasmine. It smells thick and slightly sweet. Soon after, Australian sandalwood emerges to steer the blend in a warm, powdery direction. The wood feels dry, milky, and slightly me…

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Paul Smith London Men opens with cool mint, violet leaf and citrus, then settles into a soft woody heart with lavender, vetiver and a creamy tonka-amber base. On skin, many wearers describe an unexpected coconut or suncream effect that makes it feel fresh, powdery and slightly retro. It suits men who like green, aroma…

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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, Ellipsis or Paul Smith London Men?

Paul Smith London Men takes 5 of 7 categories. Ellipsis is rated 3.42/5 from 143 votes; Paul Smith London Men is rated 4.14/5 from 284 votes. Choose Ellipsis for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Paul Smith London Men for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ellipsis or Paul Smith London Men?

Paul Smith London Men lasts longest (Paul Smith London Men 72/100, Ellipsis 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ellipsis or Paul Smith London Men?

Projection is very close: Ellipsis 60/100, Paul Smith London Men 59/100 for sillage.

Do Ellipsis and Paul Smith London Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Jasmine and Australian Sandalwood.

Is Ellipsis or Paul Smith London Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ellipsis is the stronger pick. For winter, Paul Smith London Men is the stronger pick. Ellipsis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ellipsis and Paul Smith London Men?

Ellipsis features Jasmine and Australian Sandalwood. Paul Smith London Men has top notes of Mint, Violet, Violet Leaf and Green Mandarin, heart notes of Lavender, Vetiver and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Australian Sandalwood and Amber.