Fragrance comparison

Game Changer vs Pyrus

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

4 wins

Game Changer

Playboy

4.4015 votes

Rank #34,864 VanillaWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

10%scent match

Clearly different

Pyrus

Criminal Elements

3.7020 votes

Rank #60,060 LavenderFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Game Changer takes 4 of 5 categories.

Game Changer
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pyrus
Choose it for a lavender and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Game Changer4/5

Pyrus1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Game ChangerPlayboy

PyrusCriminal Elements

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 53%Had 3%Want 44%

3.70/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%

Category winnerGame ChangerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

27%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

50%Love

10%Like

15%Ok

10%Dislike

15%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityGame Changer

SillagePyrus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value58

Category winnerGame ChangerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

vanilla100%

warm spicy91%

white floral83%

sweet74%

powdery65%

aromatic56%

lavender100%

fruity92%

salty84%

woody77%

marine69%

fresh61%

Scent match10%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Guatemalan CardamomApplePink Pepper

Heart

Orange BlossomLavenderSalt

Base

VanillaIndonesian Patchouli LeafLabdanum

Notes

LavenderSaltPearAppleWalnutDriftwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesApple, Lavender and Salt. Durations are only published for Pyrus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer55

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night80

Spring100

Summer80

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men11

Unisex67

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,864

PerfumerAlexandra Monet

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#60,060

PerfumerCorey Newcombe

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGame ChangerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Game Changer by Playboy opens with a crisp snap of apple laced with warm Guatemalan cardamom and pink pepper. The spicy top notes settle quickly into a clean heart of lavender, orange blossom, and a distinct touch of salt. As the warmth of your skin takes over, smooth vanilla merges with earthy Indonesian patchouli le…

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Pyrus by Criminal Elements offers a refreshing coastal take on fruit, pairing crisp sliced pear and tart green apple with an airy splash of sea salt. Rather than turning into a syrupy dessert, the fruit sits over clean driftwood, dry aromatic lavender, and savory crushed walnut. This balance keeps the sweetness in che…

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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, Game Changer or Pyrus?

Game Changer takes 4 of 5 categories. Game Changer is rated 4.40/5 from 15 votes; Pyrus is rated 3.70/5 from 20 votes. Choose Game Changer for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pyrus for a lavender and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Game Changer or Pyrus?

Game Changer lasts longest (Game Changer 75/100, Pyrus 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Game Changer or Pyrus?

Projection is very close: Pyrus 69/100, Game Changer 68/100 for sillage.

Do Game Changer and Pyrus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Apple, Lavender and Salt.

Is Game Changer or Pyrus better for summer or winter?

Game Changer suits daytime wear; Pyrus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Game Changer and Pyrus?

Game Changer has top notes of Guatemalan Cardamom, Apple and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lavender and Salt, a base of Vanilla, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Labdanum. Pyrus features Lavender, Salt, Pear, Apple and Walnut.