Fragrance comparison

Emerald vs Sensual

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 80 ratings analysed

Emerald

Thameen

3.4815 votes

Rank #43,029 FloralHoney

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41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Sensual

Johan B

4.3765 votes

Rank #10,978 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sensual takes 5 of 5 categories.

Emerald
Choose it for a floral and honey character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sensual
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Emerald0/5

Sensual5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EmeraldThameen

SensualJohan B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.37/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 39%Had 22%Want 38%

Category winnerSensualRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

52%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevitySensual

SillageSensual

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value72

Category winnerSensualBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

honey88%

white floral77%

vanilla65%

fruity53%

sweet42%

citrus100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

floral77%

woody69%

green61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White FlowersFreesiaMagnolia

Heart

HoneyApple

Base

Vanilla

Top15-30 mins

BergamotTangerineBlack CurrantNectarineApple

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaMagnoliaJasmineFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base4-6+ hrs

PatchouliMuskSandalwoodVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Magnolia, Apple and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Sensual, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer71

Fall29

Winter29

Day100

Night48

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men5

Unisex14

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,029

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#10,978

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerSensualHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Emerald by Thameen is a Floral fragrance for women. Emerald was launched in 2016. Top notes are White Flowers, Freesia and Magnolia; middle notes are Honey and Apple; base note is Vanilla. It opens with White Flowers, Freesia. The heart moves into Honey, Apple. In the dry-down, Vanilla give it its base. From the way p…

Reviews →

Johan B Sensual opens with an immediate burst of sparkling bergamot, tangy tangerine, and crisp green apple. It wastes no time making an impression. The initial citrus rush carries a juicy sweetness from ripe nectarine and tart black currant. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruit notes step aside for a lush bouquet …

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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, Emerald or Sensual?

Sensual takes 5 of 5 categories. Emerald is rated 3.48/5 from 15 votes; Sensual is rated 4.37/5 from 65 votes. Choose Emerald for a floral and honey character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sensual for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Emerald or Sensual?

Sensual lasts longest (Sensual 61/100, Emerald 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emerald or Sensual?

Sensual projects furthest (Sensual 59/100, Emerald 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emerald and Sensual smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Freesia, Magnolia, Apple and Vanilla.

Is Emerald or Sensual better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Emerald and Sensual?

Emerald has top notes of White Flowers, Freesia and Magnolia, heart notes of Honey and Apple, a base of Vanilla. Sensual has top notes of Bergamot, Tangerine, Black Currant and Nectarine, heart notes of Gardenia, Magnolia, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla.