Fragrance comparison

Gaby vs Pure Romance

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 103 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gaby

Paris Elysees

3.7292 votes

Rank #27,161 PowderyWoody

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30%scent match

Clearly different

Pure Romance

Phytoderm

3.6411 votes

Rank #62,524 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gaby takes 5 of 5 categories.

Gaby
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Pure Romance
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gaby5/5

Pure Romance0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GabyParis Elysees

Pure RomancePhytoderm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 46%Had 26%Want 28%

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 22%Had 21%Want 57%

Category winnerGabyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

2%Hate

92 votes

9%Love

55%Like

27%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityGaby

SillageGaby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value75

Category winnerGabyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

white floral84%

yellow floral77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

almond77%

citrus69%

floral61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

MimosaMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 4 hours

Jasmine

Base4 to 6 hours

SandalowoodVanilla

Top

AlmondStrawberryMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomPeony

Base

VanillaSandalowoodTonka BeanCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Sandalowood and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Gaby, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer43

Fall100

Winter94

Day65

Night100

Spring100

Summer20

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex28

Women72

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#62,524

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGabyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gaby by Paris Elysees is an oriental floral fragrance for women that originally arrived in 1992. It opens with an unmistakable pairing of fluffy, powdery mimosa and bright mandarin orange. That initial citrus sparkle softens quickly into a clean, traditional jasmine heart, balancing floral sweetness with a crisp edge …

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Pure Romance by Phytoderm balances a playful strawberry opening with a cozy almond and vanilla base. It is a sweet, floral-oriented scent suited for casual spring daytime wear. The blend settles into a soft, musky skin scent that provides a comforting presence for daily use without becoming overwhelming or heavy durin…

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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, Gaby or Pure Romance?

Gaby takes 5 of 5 categories. Gaby is rated 3.72/5 from 92 votes; Pure Romance is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes. Choose Gaby for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Pure Romance for a fruity and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gaby or Pure Romance?

Gaby lasts longest (Gaby 69/100, Pure Romance 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gaby or Pure Romance?

Gaby projects furthest (Gaby 66/100, Pure Romance 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gaby and Pure Romance smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Sandalowood and Vanilla.

Is Gaby or Pure Romance better for summer or winter?

Gaby suits evening wear; Pure Romance suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gaby and Pure Romance?

Gaby has top notes of Mimosa and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Sandalowood and Vanilla. Pure Romance has top notes of Almond, Strawberry and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Peony, a base of Vanilla, Sandalowood, Tonka Bean and Cedar.