Fragrance comparison

Emeraldaire vs Fire and Cream

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 27 ratings analysed

Emeraldaire

MAC

4.673 votes

Rank #38,321 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Fire and Cream

Strange Invisible Perfumes

3.3324 votes

Rank #25,170 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fire and Cream takes 2 of 3 categories.

Emeraldaire
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Fire and Cream
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Emeraldaire1/3

Fire and Cream2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EmeraldaireMAC

Fire and CreamStrange Invisible Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 27%Want 73%

3.33/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 11%Had 5%Want 84%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

29%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

42%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityFire and Cream

SillageEmeraldaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

yellow floral61%

woody100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lantana leavesEarthy NotesFernIvy

Heart

Ylang YlangTuberose

Base

PatchouliOlibanumWoodsy Notes

Top

African Orange FlowerOrange

Heart

TuberoseOlibanumLavender

Base

VetiverPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Patchouli and Olibanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#25,170

PerfumerAlexandra Balahoutis

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerFire and CreamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MAC Emeraldaire opens with sharp lantana leaves, wet fern fronds, and crisp ivy over a soil-like earthy base. Mid notes of tuberose and ylang ylang add a touch of waxy creaminess before patchouli and smoky olibanum anchor the dry-down. It delivers an unusual botanical experience for crisp spring daytime wear.

Reviews →

Fire and Cream by Strange Invisible Perfumes builds a bold contrast between biting smoke and soft floral sweetness. The scent opens with a strong push of smoky vetiver, earthy patchouli, and resinous olibanum frankincense. Hydro-distilled orange oil and African orange flower pierce through the dark top notes, bringing…

Reviews →

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, Emeraldaire or Fire and Cream?

Fire and Cream takes 2 of 3 categories. Emeraldaire is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Fire and Cream is rated 3.33/5 from 24 votes. Choose Emeraldaire for a woody and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Fire and Cream for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Emeraldaire or Fire and Cream?

Fire and Cream lasts longest (Fire and Cream 52/100, Emeraldaire 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emeraldaire or Fire and Cream?

Emeraldaire projects furthest (Emeraldaire 50/100, Fire and Cream 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emeraldaire and Fire and Cream smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Patchouli and Olibanum.

Is Emeraldaire or Fire and Cream better for summer or winter?

Emeraldaire suits day or night wear; Fire and Cream suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emeraldaire and Fire and Cream?

Emeraldaire has top notes of Lantana leaves, Earthy Notes, Fern and Ivy, heart notes of Ylang Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Patchouli, Olibanum and Woodsy Notes. Fire and Cream has top notes of African Orange Flower and Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Olibanum and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Sandalwood.