Fragrance comparison

Laria vs Pélargonium

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 504 ratings analysed

Laria

Profumi Fluviali

4.5520 votes

Rank #20,180 MarineAromatic

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Pélargonium

Aedes de Venustas

3.91484 votes

Rank #4,713 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Laria
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Pélargonium
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Laria2/4

Pélargonium2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LariaProfumi Fluviali

PélargoniumAedes de Venustas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 44%Had 7%Want 49%

3.91/ 5 · 484 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

Category winnerLariaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

15%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

34%Love

45%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

340 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityLaria

SillagePélargonium

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value45

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

aquatic65%

salty53%

citrus42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

citrus65%

warm spicy53%

earthy42%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

SeagrassClary SageCitruses

Heart3 to 5 hours

ChestnutGuaiac WoodCedar

Base4 to 8 hours

Sea waterSalt

Top

BergamotClary SageCardamomBlack PepperMandarin OrangeSichuan Pepper

Heart

African GeraniumElemi resinOrris RootCarrot Seeds

Base

VetiverMossGuaiac WoodMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Guaiac Wood and Cedar. Durations are only published for Laria, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall80

Winter20

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men23

Unisex65

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,180

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#4,713

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerPélargoniumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Laria by Profumi Fluviali is an aromatic green unisex fragrance released in 2018. It opens with an energising mix of coastal seagrass, herbal clary sage, and bright citruses that instantly evoke fresh coastal air. As it settles, warm chestnut combines with dry cedar and smoky guaiac wood, balancing the brisk marine op…

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Pélargonium by Aedes de Venustas is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Pélargonium was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Nathalie Feisthauer. Top notes are Bergamot, Clary Sage, Cardamom, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Sichuan Pepper; middle notes are African Geranium, Elemi resin, O…

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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, Laria or Pélargonium?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Laria is rated 4.55/5 from 20 votes; Pélargonium is rated 3.91/5 from 484 votes. Choose Laria for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pélargonium for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Laria or Pélargonium?

Laria lasts longest (Laria 85/100, Pélargonium 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Laria or Pélargonium?

Pélargonium projects furthest (Pélargonium 65/100, Laria 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Laria and Pélargonium smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Guaiac Wood and Cedar.

Is Laria or Pélargonium better for summer or winter?

Laria suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Laria and Pélargonium?

Laria has top notes of Seagrass, Clary Sage and Citruses, heart notes of Chestnut, Guaiac Wood and Cedar, a base of Sea water and Salt. Pélargonium has top notes of Bergamot, Clary Sage, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of African Geranium, Elemi resin, Orris Root and Carrot Seeds, a base of Vetiver, Moss, Guaiac Wood and Musk.