Fragrance comparison

Lemuria vs Parti Pris

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 309 ratings analysed

Lemuria

Grisiau

3.679 votes

Rank #59,144 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Parti Pris

Terry de Gunzburg

3.88300 votes

Rank #11,117 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parti Pris takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lemuria
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Parti Pris
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Lemuria1/4

Parti Pris3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LemuriaGrisiau

Parti PrisTerry de Gunzburg

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

3.88/ 5 · 300 votes

Have 32%Had 23%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

44%Like

44%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

31%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

300 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityParti Pris

SillageParti Pris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value47

Category winnerLemuriaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

yellow floral84%

earthy77%

smoky69%

woody61%

amber100%

sweet92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, yellow floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeGreen LeavesBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Ylang-YlangJasmineVanilla

Base3 to 4 hours

IncenseEarthy NotesAmberMuskVetiver

Top

Mandarin OrangeOrange Blossom

Heart

Ylang-YlangTuberoseTurkish Rose

Base

Tolu BalsamVanillaTobaccoLabdanumSandalwoodVetiverIncense

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Vanilla and Incense. Durations are only published for Lemuria, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,144

PerfumerRoger Howell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,117

PerfumerArthur Le Tourneur d'Ison, Jacques Fleury, Karine Vinchon Spehner, Sidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerParti PrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lemuria by Grisiau presents a rich mix of crisp citrus, tropical florals, and resinous earth. It opens with juicy mandarin orange, tart bergamot, and a leafy green accord that feels like damp foliage. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts toward a warmer heart where sweet ylang-ylang and clean jasmin…

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Parti Pris opens with a bright splash of orange blossom and mandarin orange, before settling into a dense, sweet tuberose. It suits collectors who appreciate retro florals with a modern resinous twist, particularly for evening wear in cooler weather.

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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, Lemuria or Parti Pris?

Parti Pris takes 3 of 4 categories. Lemuria is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes; Parti Pris is rated 3.88/5 from 300 votes. Choose Lemuria for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Parti Pris for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lemuria or Parti Pris?

Parti Pris lasts longest (Parti Pris 63/100, Lemuria 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lemuria or Parti Pris?

Parti Pris projects furthest (Parti Pris 69/100, Lemuria 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lemuria and Parti Pris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, yellow floral and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Vanilla and Incense.

Is Lemuria or Parti Pris better for summer or winter?

Lemuria suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lemuria and Parti Pris?

Lemuria has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Green Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Vanilla, a base of Incense, Earthy Notes, Amber and Musk. Parti Pris has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Turkish Rose, a base of Tolu Balsam, Vanilla, Tobacco and Labdanum.