Fragrance comparison

Emerald vs Palmetto

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

Emerald

Cuarzo Signature · 2010

3.9212 votes

Rank #51,982 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Palmetto

Fulton & Roark · 2023

4.0723 votes

Rank #38,499 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Palmetto takes 4 of 5 categories.

Emerald
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Palmetto
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Emerald1/5

Palmetto4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EmeraldCuarzo Signature

PalmettoFulton & Roark

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 25%Want 56%

4.07/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 52%Had 26%Want 23%

Category winnerPalmettoRating 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

60%Love

13%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityPalmetto

SillageEmerald

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value34

Category winnerPalmettoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

musky84%

amber77%

green69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

floral65%

white floral53%

aromatic42%

Scent match31%Clearly different · 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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

NeroliMagnolia

Base5-7 hrs

CedarIncense

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Incense, Pink Pepper and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Palmetto, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer89

Fall89

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,982

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2010

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2023

Reviews2

Category winnerPalmettoHigher 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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Palmetto by Fulton & Roark delivers a sharp, sun-drenched blast of tart grapefruit peel and crackling pink pepper right from the nozzle. Give it two minutes. The initial alcohol flash clears quickly to reveal zesty citrus oils rather than synthetic candy sweetness. As the top notes settle on warm skin, green neroli an…

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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 Palmetto?

Palmetto takes 4 of 5 categories. Emerald is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes; Palmetto is rated 4.07/5 from 23 votes. Choose Emerald for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Palmetto for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Emerald or Palmetto?

Palmetto lasts longest (Palmetto 52/100, Emerald 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emerald or Palmetto?

Emerald projects furthest (Emerald 50/100, Palmetto 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emerald and Palmetto smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Neroli, Incense, Pink Pepper and Magnolia.

Is Emerald or Palmetto better for summer or winter?

Emerald suits daytime wear; Palmetto suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emerald and Palmetto?

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. Palmetto has top notes of Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Neroli and Magnolia, a base of Cedar and Incense.