Fragrance comparison

Emerald vs OR ± Damask

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

Emerald

Cuarzo Signature · 2010

3.9212 votes

Rank #51,829 White FloralFloral

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38%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

OR ± Damask

UERMI · 2018

4.2025 votes

Rank #39,158 FloralRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

OR ± Damask takes 5 of 5 categories.

Emerald
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
OR ± Damask
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Emerald0/5

OR ± Damask5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EmeraldCuarzo Signature

OR ± DamaskUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 25%Want 56%

4.20/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 34%Had 13%Want 54%

Category winnerOR ± DamaskRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

8%Love

83%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

52%Love

28%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityOR ± Damask

SillageOR ± Damask

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value25

Category winnerOR ± DamaskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

musky84%

amber77%

green69%

powdery61%

floral100%

rose92%

patchouli84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

ozonic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliHyacinthLavenderIncenseBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

JasmineViolet LeafLily-of-the-ValleyMagnoliaHibiscus

Base

MuskAmberVanillePatchouliVirginia Cedar

Notes

RoseMagnoliaPatchouliViolet LeafJasmineLeatherNeroliPink PepperVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Violet Leaf. Durations are only published for OR ± Damask, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer53

Fall87

Winter47

Day100

Night62

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Work 32%Date 29%Casual 24%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,829

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2010

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,158

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2018

Reviews0

Category winnerOR ± DamaskHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuarzo Signature Emerald opens with a crisp, dew-covered blast of green hyacinth, bitter neroli, and sparkling bergamot, rounded out by a subtle pinch of pink pepper. As that initial citrus fizz softens on your skin, a fresh floral heart of jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, and leafy violet emerges, creating the feeling of…

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UERMI OR ± Damask turns the textural contrast of antique woven silk into a bold, wearable study in contrasts. The initial spray delivers a brisk, peppery snap of pink pepper paired with verdant violet leaf. It does not stay sharp for long. Within minutes, a radiant bouquet of Damask rose and creamy magnolia blooms acr…

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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, Emerald or OR ± Damask?

OR ± Damask takes 5 of 5 categories. Emerald is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes; OR ± Damask is rated 4.20/5 from 25 votes. Choose Emerald for a white floral and floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose OR ± Damask for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Emerald or OR ± Damask?

OR ± Damask lasts longest (OR ± Damask 75/100, Emerald 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emerald or OR ± Damask?

OR ± Damask projects furthest (OR ± Damask 73/100, Emerald 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emerald and OR ± Damask smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Neroli, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Violet Leaf.

Is Emerald or OR ± Damask better for summer or winter?

Emerald suits daytime wear; OR ± Damask suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emerald and OR ± Damask?

Emerald has top notes of Neroli, Hyacinth, Lavender and Incense, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet Leaf, Lily-of-the-Valley and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanille and Patchouli. OR ± Damask features Rose, Magnolia, Patchouli, Violet Leaf and Jasmine.