Fragrance comparison

Godolphin vs Trayee

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 3,046 ratings analysed

4 wins

Godolphin

Parfums de Marly

4.122,467 votes

Rank #1,566 LeatherAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Trayee

Neela Vermeire Creations

4.19579 votes

Rank #2,544 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Godolphin takes 4 of 7 categories.

Godolphin
Choose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Trayee
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter.

Godolphin4/7

Trayee2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GodolphinParfums de Marly

TrayeeNeela Vermeire Creations

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 2,467 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 579 votes

Have 32%Had 11%Want 57%

Category winnerTrayeeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

30%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

2,467 votes

51%Love

31%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

579 votes

Category winnerTrayeeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityGodolphin

SillageGodolphin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

animalic77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

amber65%

fresh spicy53%

balsamic42%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesSaffronMateThymeCypressGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseOrrisJasmine

Base6-10 hrs

LeatherAmberVirginia CedarVetiverMuskVanille

Top

GingerCinnamonelemiBlack CurrantBasil

Heart

CardamomSandalwoodSaffronCloveJasmine

Base

IncenseMyrhhAgarwood (Oud)AmberVanilleVirginia CedarVetiveroak moss

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Jasmine, Amber and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Godolphin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Spring52

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGodolphinMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex19

Women4

Date 36%Party 27%Work 20%Casual 17%

Men10

Unisex63

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,566

PerfumerMichèle Saramito

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#2,544

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews66

Category winnerGodolphinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Godolphin balances rugged rawhide with bright, candied fruit. It makes an immediate impression. The first spray releases a lively burst of sweet dried fruit, herbal mate, and golden saffron before setting into dense, polished leather. You will notice the contrast right away. Unlike harsh, smoky birch …

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Trayee by Neela Vermeire Creations opens with a lively burst of fresh ginger, ground cinnamon, and herbal basil, cut through by dark black currant. Designed by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour, the fragrance transitions from its sharp spicy top into a warm heart of cardamom, saffron, and clove. The long drydown resting on…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Godolphin or Trayee?

Godolphin takes 4 of 7 categories. Godolphin is rated 4.12/5 from 2,467 votes; Trayee is rated 4.19/5 from 579 votes. Choose Godolphin for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Trayee for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Godolphin or Trayee?

Godolphin lasts longest (Godolphin 79/100, Trayee 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Godolphin or Trayee?

Godolphin projects furthest (Godolphin 67/100, Trayee 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Godolphin and Trayee smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Jasmine, Amber and Virginia Cedar.

Is Godolphin or Trayee better for summer or winter?

For summer, Godolphin is the stronger pick. For winter, Godolphin is the stronger pick. Godolphin suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Godolphin and Trayee?

Godolphin has top notes of Fruity Notes, Saffron, Mate and Thyme, heart notes of Rose, Orris and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Amber, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver. Trayee has top notes of Ginger, Cinnamon, elemi and Black Currant, heart notes of Cardamom, Sandalwood, Saffron and Clove, a base of Incense, Myrhh, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.