Fragrance comparison

Fleurissimo vs Pavlova

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,197 ratings analysed

Fleurissimo

Creed

4.03804 votes

Rank #28,461 TuberoseWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Pavlova

Payot

3.86393 votes

Rank #2,793 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pavlova takes 5 of 7 categories.

Fleurissimo
Choose it for a tuberose and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pavlova
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Fleurissimo2/7

Pavlova5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FleurissimoCreed

PavlovaPayot

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 804 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 393 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerFleurissimoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

804 votes

26%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

352 votes

Category winnerFleurissimoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityPavlova

SillagePavlova

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value70

Category winnerPavlovaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tuberose100%

white floral90%

citrus80%

rose70%

animalic60%

fresh spicy50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

earthy77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both white floral and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotViolet LeavesMandarin Orange

Heart3-4 hrs

TuberoseRoseJasmineYlang-YlangNeroli

Base6-8 hrs

OrrisCedarSandalwood

Top

CassiaGrapefruitRaspberryMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseHiacynthGeraniumYlang-YlangJasmineNeroli

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Tuberose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Fleurissimo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day100

Night27

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter91

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPavlovaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex9

Women88

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,461

PerfumerJames Henry Creed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,793

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews81

Category winnerPavlovaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creed Fleurissimo opens with a burst of crisp bergamot, green violet leaves, and tangy mandarin orange that feels like walking into a florist shop first thing in the morning. As the crisp opening settles, a bouquet of creamy tuberose, dewy Bulgarian rose, ylang-ylang, and sweet jasmine emerges on warm skin. The base f…

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Pavlova is an old-school floral with a bright fruity opening, then a fuller heart of tuberose, jasmine and ylang-ylang over moss, woods and soft vanilla. On skin it often reads green, powdery and slightly soapy, with a distinctly vintage character. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic florals with oakmoss depth more th…

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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, Fleurissimo or Pavlova?

Pavlova takes 5 of 7 categories. Fleurissimo is rated 4.03/5 from 804 votes; Pavlova is rated 3.86/5 from 393 votes. Choose Fleurissimo for a tuberose and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pavlova for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fleurissimo or Pavlova?

Pavlova lasts longest (Pavlova 73/100, Fleurissimo 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleurissimo or Pavlova?

Pavlova projects furthest (Pavlova 64/100, Fleurissimo 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleurissimo and Pavlova smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Tuberose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Fleurissimo or Pavlova better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fleurissimo is the stronger pick. For winter, Pavlova is the stronger pick. Fleurissimo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleurissimo and Pavlova?

Fleurissimo has top notes of Bergamot, Violet Leaves and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Rose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Orris, Cedar and Sandalwood. Pavlova has top notes of Cassia, Grapefruit, Raspberry and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Hiacynth, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk.