Fragrance comparison

Ghost vs Frescor Pataqueira

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 203 ratings analysed

Ghost

Brocard

3.7375 votes

Rank #19,498 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Frescor Pataqueira

Natura

4.34128 votes

Rank #12,125 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Frescor Pataqueira takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ghost
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Frescor Pataqueira
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer.

Ghost3/7

Frescor Pataqueira4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GhostBrocard

Frescor PataqueiraNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 64%Had 12%Want 24%

4.34/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerFrescor PataqueiraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

43%Like

21%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

75 votes

44%Love

48%Like

6%Ok

1%Dislike

1%Hate

128 votes

Category winnerFrescor PataqueiraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityGhost

SillageGhost

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value71

Category winnerGhostBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

white floral84%

fresh77%

musky69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

floral92%

green84%

fruity77%

fresh spicy69%

rose61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleNeroliMandarin Orange

Heart

Apple BlossomGardeniaAquatic notesCherry

Base

MuskAmber

Top

PomeloBergamotApplePearMandarin OrangeCassis

Heart

PataqueiraRoseHyacinthNeroliJasmine

Base

MuskCedarVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesApple, Neroli, Mandarin Orange and Musk. 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

Summer67

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night23

Spring88

Summer100

Fall47

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFrescor PataqueiraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,498

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#12,125

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerFrescor PataqueiraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Brocard Ghost opens with a brisk splash of tart apple, bitter neroli, and bright mandarin orange. As the initial citrus crispness softens, gardenia and aquatic notes merge with apple blossom and a touch of watery cherry. A quiet base of clean musk and pale amber stays close to the skin. It works best on cool spring mo…

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Frescor Pataqueira by Natura brings a bright, green floral profile that feels refreshing in warm weather. Featuring notes of pomelo, bergamot, and the distinct pataqueira herb, it offers a crisp, plant-like scent. This unisex fragrance sits close to the skin, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear, especial…

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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, Ghost or Frescor Pataqueira?

Frescor Pataqueira takes 4 of 7 categories. Ghost is rated 3.73/5 from 75 votes; Frescor Pataqueira is rated 4.34/5 from 128 votes. Choose Ghost for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Frescor Pataqueira for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Ghost or Frescor Pataqueira?

Ghost lasts longest (Ghost 52/100, Frescor Pataqueira 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ghost or Frescor Pataqueira?

Projection is very close: Ghost 43/100, Frescor Pataqueira 41/100 for sillage.

Do Ghost and Frescor Pataqueira smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Apple, Neroli, Mandarin Orange and Musk.

Is Ghost or Frescor Pataqueira better for summer or winter?

For summer, Frescor Pataqueira is the stronger pick. For winter, Ghost is the stronger pick. Ghost suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ghost and Frescor Pataqueira?

Ghost has top notes of Apple, Neroli and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Apple Blossom, Gardenia, Aquatic notes and Cherry, a base of Musk and Amber. Frescor Pataqueira has top notes of Pomelo, Bergamot, Apple and Pear, heart notes of Pataqueira, Rose, Hyacinth and Neroli, a base of Musk, Cedar, Vetiver and Amber.