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For Walks vs Paul Smith London Men

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

Updated 353 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paul Smith London Men takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • For Walks

    Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Paul Smith London Men

    Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

For Walks1/7
Paul Smith London Men6/7
Ratings & consensus
Paul Smith London Men
Community sentiment
Paul Smith London Men
Longevity
Paul Smith London Men
Sillage & projection
Paul Smith London Men
Value for money
Paul Smith London Men
Versatility
For Walks
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Paul Smith London Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
For WalksBlocki
Paul Smith London MenPaul Smith
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.84/ 5 · 69 votes
Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%
4.14/ 5 · 284 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
Category winnerPaul Smith London MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
38%Love
29%Like
17%Ok
12%Dislike
4%Hate

69 votes

49%Love
35%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate

274 votes

Category winnerPaul Smith London MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityPaul Smith London Men

SillagePaul Smith London Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value57
¤ Price value70
Category winnerPaul Smith London MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
woody92%
floral84%
violet77%
aromatic69%
green61%
aromatic100%
green92%
woody84%
powdery77%
violet69%
amber61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both powdery, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
MintFirViolet Leaf
Heart
VioletBoronia
Base
Orris RootSandalwoodVetiverCedar
Top
MintVioletViolet LeafGreen MandarinOrange
Heart
LavenderVetiverJasmine
Base
Tonka BeanAustralian SandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesMint, Violet Leaf, Violet and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer30
Fall44
Winter22
Day100
Night12
Spring92
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerFor WalksMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex46
Women50
Men85
Unisex14
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,807

PerfumerKevin Verspoor

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#1,780

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched—

Reviews66

Category winnerPaul Smith London MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

For Walks by Blocki opens with crisp mint and resinous fir needles before softening into a powdery heart of violet and boronia. Orris root and cedar ground the dry down with a subtle, woody earthiness. It suits quiet spring mornings and cool forest walks when you want an intimate, nature-focused scent that stays close…

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Paul Smith London Men opens with cool mint, violet leaf and citrus, then settles into a soft woody heart with lavender, vetiver and a creamy tonka-amber base. On skin, many wearers describe an unexpected coconut or suncream effect that makes it feel fresh, powdery and slightly retro. It suits men who like green, aroma…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, For Walks or Paul Smith London Men?

Paul Smith London Men takes 6 of 7 categories. For Walks is rated 3.84/5 from 69 votes; Paul Smith London Men is rated 4.14/5 from 284 votes. Choose For Walks for a powdery and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paul Smith London Men for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, For Walks or Paul Smith London Men?

Paul Smith London Men lasts longest (Paul Smith London Men 72/100, For Walks 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, For Walks or Paul Smith London Men?

Paul Smith London Men projects furthest (Paul Smith London Men 59/100, For Walks 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do For Walks and Paul Smith London Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mint, Violet Leaf, Violet and Vetiver.

Is For Walks or Paul Smith London Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, For Walks is the stronger pick. For winter, Paul Smith London Men is the stronger pick. For Walks suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in For Walks and Paul Smith London Men?

For Walks has top notes of Mint, Fir and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Violet and Boronia, a base of Orris Root, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Cedar. Paul Smith London Men has top notes of Mint, Violet, Violet Leaf and Green Mandarin, heart notes of Lavender, Vetiver and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Australian Sandalwood and Amber.

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