Fragrance comparison

Gemma di Paradiso vs Royal Pikake

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 638 ratings analysed

3 wins

Gemma di Paradiso

Roberto Cavalli

3.86635 votes

Rank #1,210 VanillaWoody

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Royal Pikake

Maoli

3.673 votes

Rank #66,207 WoodyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gemma di Paradiso takes 3 of 3 categories.

Gemma di Paradiso
Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Royal Pikake
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gemma di Paradiso3/3

Royal Pikake0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gemma di ParadisoRoberto Cavalli

Royal PikakeMaoli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 635 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

38%Like

9%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

521 votes

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityGemma di Paradiso

SillageGemma di Paradiso

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

woody92%

fruity84%

floral77%

sweet69%

amber61%

woody100%

white floral83%

amber65%

balsamic48%

vanilla30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, vanilla and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineFloral Notes

Base

VanillaPrecious WoodsAmber

Notes

Precious WoodsJasmineResinsVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Vanilla and Precious Woods. Durations are only published for Royal Pikake, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter95

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex6

Women90

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews146

Overall rank#66,207

PerfumerKai Hughes, Kalani Hughes

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGemma di ParadisoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gemma di Paradiso by Roberto Cavalli is a warm, floral-vanilla fragrance defined by a crisp pear opening and a grounding base of precious woods. It is a sweet, creamy scent that works well for office wear and cooler autumn days, offering a smooth projection that feels polished rather than aggressive on the skin.

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Royal Pikake by Maoli centers on a straightforward pairing of white floral sweetness and dry timber. The scent highlights pikake, a Hawaiian jasmine variety known for a rich, sweet floral profile without sharp edges. Underneath the floral canopy, unclassified precious woods provide a steady, grounded structure, preven…

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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, Gemma di Paradiso or Royal Pikake?

Gemma di Paradiso takes 3 of 3 categories. Gemma di Paradiso is rated 3.86/5 from 635 votes; Royal Pikake is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Gemma di Paradiso for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Royal Pikake for a woody and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gemma di Paradiso or Royal Pikake?

Gemma di Paradiso lasts longest (Gemma di Paradiso 76/100, Royal Pikake 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gemma di Paradiso or Royal Pikake?

Gemma di Paradiso projects furthest (Gemma di Paradiso 70/100, Royal Pikake 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gemma di Paradiso and Royal Pikake smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, vanilla and amber accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Vanilla and Precious Woods.

Is Gemma di Paradiso or Royal Pikake better for summer or winter?

Royal Pikake suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gemma di Paradiso and Royal Pikake?

Gemma di Paradiso has top notes of Pear and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Floral Notes, a base of Vanilla, Precious Woods and Amber. Royal Pikake features Precious Woods, Jasmine, Resins and Vanilla.