Fragrance comparison

Emerald vs Philea

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

Emerald

Cuarzo Signature · 2010

3.9212 votes

Rank #57,107 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Philea

—0 votes

Rank #74,148 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Philea takes 2 of 3 categories.

Emerald
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Philea
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Emerald1/3

Philea2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EmeraldCuarzo Signature

PhileaPhilea

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 25%Want 56%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityPhilea

SillagePhilea

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

musky84%

amber77%

green69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral and 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

Top

ClementineBergamotWatery NotesPink Pepper

Heart

JasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyRed BerriesMimosaViolet Leaf

Base

Woody NotesMuskAmberPowdery Notes

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Violet Leaf. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,107

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2010

Reviews0

Overall rank#74,148

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEmeraldHigher 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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Philea opens with bright clementine and crisp bergamot, softened immediately by cool watery notes and a soft prickle of pink pepper. As the sharp citrus settles, the heart reveals a fresh floral bouquet of jasmine, mimosa, and dew-drenched lily-of-the-valley with a tart touch of red berries. Violet leaf adds a clean g…

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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 lasts longer, Emerald or Philea?

Philea lasts longest (Philea 50/100, Emerald 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emerald or Philea?

Philea projects furthest (Philea 75/100, Emerald 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emerald and Philea smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Violet Leaf.

Is Emerald or Philea better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Emerald and Philea?

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. Philea has top notes of Clementine, Bergamot, Watery Notes and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Red Berries, a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Amber and Powdery Notes.