Fragrance comparison

Inspiration vs PanAme

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 128 ratings analysed

3 wins

Inspiration

Rasasi

5.001 votes

Rank #39,327 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

PanAme

Jean Patou

3.73127 votes

Rank #33,162 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Inspiration takes 3 of 4 categories.

Inspiration
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
PanAme
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Inspiration3/4

PanAme1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

InspirationRasasi

PanAmeJean Patou

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

3.73/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 74%Had 26%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

1 vote · too few to score

21%Love

51%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

127 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityInspiration

SillageInspiration

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value61

Category winnerInspirationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

fruity77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

yellow floral77%

woody69%

mossy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarinLemonelemi

Heart

PatchouliVioletPeachPear

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodAmberMusk

Notes

PearLime (Linden) BlossomPeachOakmossVioletSandalwoodMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesViolet, Peach, Pear and Sandalwood. 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

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer85

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,327

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#33,162

PerfumerJean-Michel Duriez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPanAmeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Inspiration by Rasasi opens with a bright, zesty citrus blend that settles into a soft floral heart of violet and fruity peach. This woody, musky scent feels refined and steady for daily wear. It anchors itself in sandalwood and amber, making it a reliable choice for cooler spring mornings or professional settings whe…

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Jean Patou PanAme offers an unusual spring breeze in a bottle. Launched in 2001, this fruity floral scent pairs sweet pear and peach with the green, honeyed aroma of linden blossom. It settles into a soft violet and oakmoss base, creating a nostalgic skin scent perfect for bright afternoon walks.

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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, Inspiration or PanAme?

Inspiration takes 3 of 4 categories. Inspiration is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; PanAme is rated 3.73/5 from 127 votes. Choose Inspiration for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose PanAme for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Inspiration or PanAme?

Inspiration lasts longest (Inspiration 100/100, PanAme 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Inspiration or PanAme?

Inspiration projects furthest (Inspiration 100/100, PanAme 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Inspiration and PanAme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Violet, Peach, Pear and Sandalwood.

Is Inspiration or PanAme better for summer or winter?

PanAme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Inspiration and PanAme?

Inspiration has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin, Lemon and elemi, heart notes of Patchouli, Violet, Peach and Pear, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Amber and Musk. PanAme features Pear, Lime (Linden) Blossom, Peach, Oakmoss and Violet.