Fragrance comparison

Gurza vs Emerald Herb

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

Gurza

House of Atropa

3.258 votes

Rank #60,433 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Emerald Herb

House of Atropa

3.577 votes

Rank #56,822 SweetFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Emerald Herb takes 3 of 4 categories.

Gurza
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Emerald Herb
Choose it for a sweet and fresh character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gurza1/4

Emerald Herb3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GurzaHouse of Atropa

Emerald HerbHouse of Atropa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 8%Had 2%Want 90%

3.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 4%Had 1%Want 95%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

14%Love

43%Like

29%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityEmerald Herb

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value60

Category winnerEmerald HerbBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

citrus92%

woody84%

honey77%

Champagne69%

cherry61%

sweet100%

fresh92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

DurianChampagneCherry

Heart2-4 hrs

CabreuvaHoneyLimeImmortelleLeatherSugarMimosaHeliotrope

Base6-10 hrs

OudPatchouliVetiverCedar

Top20-30 mins

LemonadeIceWhite TeaSaltHeliotropeFruitsNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

SugarImmortelleFernArtemisia

Base5-8 hrs

FrankincenseCedarOudCabreuvaBehini TreeMoss

Category winnerGurzaLongest dry-down: 6-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Spring100

Summer25

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Party 41%Date 32%Casual 20%Work 8%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 38%Work 32%Date 17%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,433

PerfumerLisa Andrék

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,822

PerfumerLisa Andrék

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEmerald HerbHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gurza by House of Atropa opens with an audacious collision of fizzy champagne, sweet cherry, and tropical durian. That pungent fruit creates an instant conversation piece, pairing sulfurous custard tones with sparkling effervescence. As the initial flash evaporates, the scent warms into rich golden honey, sun-baked im…

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Emerald Herb by House of Atropa opens with an icy splash of tart lemonade, cooled white tea, and a subtle mineral grain of sea salt. The chill is real. As the sharp citrus fizz calms, sweet immortelle and green crushed fern unfold across the skin like damp garden greenery. Candied sugar notes hover over the herbal bit…

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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, Gurza or Emerald Herb?

Emerald Herb takes 3 of 4 categories. Gurza is rated 3.25/5 from 8 votes; Emerald Herb is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose Gurza for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Emerald Herb for a sweet and fresh character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gurza or Emerald Herb?

Emerald Herb lasts longest (Emerald Herb 55/100, Gurza 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gurza and Emerald Herb smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Cabreuva, Immortelle, Sugar and Heliotrope.

Is Gurza or Emerald Herb better for summer or winter?

Gurza suits evening wear; Emerald Herb suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gurza and Emerald Herb?

Gurza has top notes of Durian, Champagne and Cherry, heart notes of Cabreuva, Honey, Lime and Immortelle, a base of Oud, Patchouli, Vetiver and Cedar. Emerald Herb has top notes of Lemonade, Ice, White Tea and Salt, heart notes of Sugar, Immortelle, Fern and Artemisia, a base of Frankincense, Cedar, Oud and Cabreuva.