Fragrance comparison

Grain de Sable vs Perfume de la Tierra

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 168 ratings analysed

Grain de Sable

Nicky Verfaillie

4.1414 votes

Rank #20,835 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Perfume de la Tierra

Ceremonia

4.19154 votes

Rank #5,386 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Perfume de la Tierra takes 3 of 5 categories.

Grain de Sable
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Perfume de la Tierra
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Grain de Sable2/5

Perfume de la Tierra3/5

Ratings & consensus: Perfume de la Tierra
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Grain de Sable
Sillage & projection: Grain de Sable
Value for money: Perfume de la Tierra
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Perfume de la Tierra

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Grain de SableNicky Verfaillie

Perfume de la TierraCeremonia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 36%Had 25%Want 39%

4.19/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 47%

Category winnerPerfume de la TierraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

47%Love

32%Like

16%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

154 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityGrain de Sable

SillageGrain de Sable

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value81

Category winnerPerfume de la TierraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

tropical69%

sweet61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

green69%

fruity61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BasilMelonCitrusesCalonePeach

Heart

LilyLily-of-the-ValleyPapayaJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIrisHyacinth

Base

OakmossVetiverPatchouliMuskSandalwood

Top20-30 mins

BergamotBasilPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerPeachJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

VetiverDriftwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBasil, Peach, Jasmine and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Perfume de la Tierra, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Spring85

Summer100

Fall64

Winter23

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men3

Unisex63

Women34

Casual 39%Work 32%Date 20%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,835

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#5,386

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerPerfume de la TierraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Grain de Sable is a 1977 release that captures the essence of a beach holiday through a blend of juicy melon, papaya, and white florals. This classic scent provides a crisp, aquatic profile balanced by earthy oakmoss. It is ideal for those who appreciate vintage perfumery with a tropical lean, making it an excellent c…

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Perfume de la Tierra by Ceremonia captures the damp, humid scent of sun-drenched greenery after a tropical rainfall. It opens with an energizing snap of bergamot, herbal basil, and tingling pink pepper that wakes up the senses without feeling harsh. As the initial citrus burst settles, juicy peach and spicy ginger ble…

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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, Grain de Sable or Perfume de la Tierra?

Perfume de la Tierra takes 3 of 5 categories. Grain de Sable is rated 4.14/5 from 14 votes; Perfume de la Tierra is rated 4.19/5 from 154 votes. Choose Grain de Sable for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Perfume de la Tierra for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Grain de Sable or Perfume de la Tierra?

Grain de Sable lasts longest (Grain de Sable 68/100, Perfume de la Tierra 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Grain de Sable or Perfume de la Tierra?

Grain de Sable projects furthest (Grain de Sable 55/100, Perfume de la Tierra 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Grain de Sable and Perfume de la Tierra smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Basil, Peach, Jasmine and Vetiver.

Is Grain de Sable or Perfume de la Tierra better for summer or winter?

Grain de Sable suits daytime wear; Perfume de la Tierra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Grain de Sable and Perfume de la Tierra?

Grain de Sable has top notes of Basil, Melon, Citruses and Calone, heart notes of Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Papaya and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk. Perfume de la Tierra has top notes of Bergamot, Basil and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Peach and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Driftwood and Tonka Bean.