FORMULA #37 vs Excellent
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
FORMULA #37 takes 2 of 3 categories.
FORMULA #37Choose it for a fresh and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
ExcellentChoose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection.
FORMULA #372/3
Excellent1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Excellent
- Value for money
- FORMULA #37
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- FORMULA #37
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
FORMULA #37Viorica CosmeticsExcellentYanaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%
2.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
0%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
33%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageExcellent
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFORMULA #37Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh100%
green86%
woody72%
citrus58%
fruity44%
aromatic30%
woody100%
floral92%
rose84%
white floral77%
musky69%
amber61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green AppleLemon
Heart
BambooGrassJasmine
Base
CedarAmber
Top15-30 mins
CedarGreen AppleCornflower or Sultan seeds
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineBambooWhite Rose
Base5-7 hrs
AmberWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Bamboo, Jasmine and Cedar. Durations are only published for Excellent, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#49,510
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#74,769
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerFORMULA #37Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotViorica Cosmetics Formula 37 is a crisp, green-floral scent designed for women who want a clean, nature-centric aroma. It features a bright start of green apple and tart lemon that softens into breezy bamboo and crushed grass. It provides a sheer, skin-hugging experience that feels fresh during warm spring and summer …
Reviews →Excellent by Yana delivers a crisp, sparkling burst of tart green apple and dry cedar right out of the nozzle, giving you an instantly refreshing lift. Within minutes, the fruity bite settles into a clean heart of dewy white rose, watery bamboo, and gentle jasmine petals, rounded out by a faint herbal touch of cornflo…
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, FORMULA #37 or Excellent?
FORMULA #37 takes 2 of 3 categories. FORMULA #37 is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Excellent is rated 2.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose FORMULA #37 for a fresh and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Excellent for a woody and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Which projects more, FORMULA #37 or Excellent?
Excellent projects furthest (Excellent 63/100, FORMULA #37 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do FORMULA #37 and Excellent smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Bamboo, Jasmine and Cedar.
Is FORMULA #37 or Excellent better for summer or winter?
FORMULA #37 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in FORMULA #37 and Excellent?
FORMULA #37 has top notes of Green Apple and Lemon, heart notes of Bamboo, Grass and Jasmine, a base of Cedar and Amber. Excellent has top notes of Cedar, Green Apple and Cornflower or Sultan seeds, heart notes of Jasmine, Bamboo and White Rose, a base of Amber and White Musk.
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