Fragrance comparison

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver vs Paramour

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 572 ratings analysed

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver

Pairfum London

5.002 votes

Rank #36,141 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Paramour

Omanluxury

4.23570 votes

Rank #1,137 LeatherWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paramour takes 4 of 4 categories.

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Paramour
Choose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver0/4

Paramour4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ginger, Elemi & VetiverPairfum London

ParamourOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

4.23/ 5 · 570 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

62%Love

25%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

445 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityParamour

SillageParamour

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value55

Category winnerParamourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

lavender84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

leather100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderSpicy NoteselemiGrapefruitBergamotCinnamonNutmegGinger

Heart

RaspberryOrange BlossomGeraniumFreesiaCoconutRoseGardeniaJasmine

Base

MossCashmeranGuaiac WoodCedarwoodVanillaVetiverAmberMusk

Top

RaspberrySaffronGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

RoseJasmineCinnamonLily

Base

LeatherCaramelAmberPatchouliSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Raspberry. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring58

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men28

Unisex58

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,141

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,137

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews67

Category winnerParamourHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver by Pairfum London starts with an energetic burst of fresh ginger, tart grapefruit, and piney elemi resin. The top notes feel bright and peppery on cold morning skin before giving way to an unconventional heart of geranium, orange blossom, and subtle coconut. A grounded woody base of dry vetiver…

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Paramour by Omanluxury offers a complex, leathery rose profile grounded by sweet caramel and warm spice. This unisex scent behaves like a sophisticated date night choice, showing impressive longevity during cooler autumn evenings. The blend focuses on a smooth, non-animalic leather base paired with raspberry and saffr…

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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, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver or Paramour?

Paramour takes 4 of 4 categories. Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Paramour is rated 4.23/5 from 570 votes. Choose Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Paramour for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver or Paramour?

Paramour lasts longest (Paramour 78/100, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver or Paramour?

Paramour projects furthest (Paramour 68/100, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver and Paramour smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Raspberry.

Is Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver or Paramour better for summer or winter?

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver and Paramour?

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver has top notes of Lavender, Spicy Notes, elemi and Grapefruit, heart notes of Raspberry, Orange Blossom, Geranium and Freesia, a base of Moss, Cashmeran, Guaiac Wood and Cedarwood. Paramour has top notes of Raspberry, Saffron, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Cinnamon and Lily, a base of Leather, Caramel, Amber and Patchouli.