Fragrance comparison

Introduction vs Perry Woman

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 78 ratings analysed

Introduction

Shiro

4.4117 votes

Rank #42,550 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Perry Woman

Perry Ellis

3.3861 votes

Rank #20,677 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Perry Woman takes 4 of 5 categories.

Introduction
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Perry Woman
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Introduction1/5

Perry Woman4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IntroductionShiro

Perry WomanPerry Ellis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 45%Had 7%Want 48%

3.38/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 46%Had 28%Want 26%

Category winnerIntroductionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

24%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

23%Love

34%Like

5%Ok

33%Dislike

5%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityPerry Woman

SillagePerry Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value69

Category winnerPerry WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

iris61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both floral, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomGreen Notes

Heart

JasmineOrchidWater Lily

Base

CashmeranPatchouli

Top

OrchidWater LilyBergamot

Heart

JasmineRoseTuberosePink LotusLotus

Base

Orris RootVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Orchid, Water Lily and Patchouli. 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

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Spring42

Summer25

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex58

Women33

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,677

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerPerry WomanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shiro Introduction arrives on skin with a surprising snap of cool, green notes and warm cardamom. It does not stay in the garden for long, as the opening gives way to a soft floral heart of orchid and water lily that floats over a warm base of cashmeran and patchouli. This blend feels clean and light, yet grounded by …

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Perry Woman opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, aquatic water lily, and crisp orchid before settling into a dense floral heart of tuberose and lotus. The base shifts toward earthy vetiver, dusty orris root, and smooth sandalwood, leaving a dry green trail on skin. It suits crisp autumn afternoons when you want a gro…

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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, Introduction or Perry Woman?

Perry Woman takes 4 of 5 categories. Introduction is rated 4.41/5 from 17 votes; Perry Woman is rated 3.38/5 from 61 votes. Choose Introduction for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Perry Woman for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Introduction or Perry Woman?

Perry Woman lasts longest (Perry Woman 70/100, Introduction 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Introduction or Perry Woman?

Perry Woman projects furthest (Perry Woman 72/100, Introduction 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Introduction and Perry Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Orchid, Water Lily and Patchouli.

Is Introduction or Perry Woman better for summer or winter?

Introduction suits daytime wear; Perry Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Introduction and Perry Woman?

Introduction has top notes of Cardamom and Green Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Orchid and Water Lily, a base of Cashmeran and Patchouli. Perry Woman has top notes of Orchid, Water Lily and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Tuberose and Pink Lotus, a base of Orris Root, Vetiver, Patchouli and Sandalwood.