Fragrance comparison

My Pearl Divine vs Palatine

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,109 ratings analysed

3 wins

My Pearl Divine

Sergio Nero

3.628 votes

Rank #50,490 White FloralPowdery

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Palatine

Parfums de Marly

3.641,101 votes

Rank #10,021 PowderyViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

My Pearl Divine takes 3 of 4 categories.

My Pearl Divine
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Palatine
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

My Pearl Divine3/4

Palatine1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: My Pearl Divine
Sillage & projection: My Pearl Divine
Value for money: My Pearl Divine
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Palatine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

My Pearl DivineSergio Nero

PalatineParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

3.64/ 5 · 1,101 votes

Have 36%Had 7%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

27%Love

31%Like

25%Ok

12%Dislike

5%Hate

1,101 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityMy Pearl Divine

SillageMy Pearl Divine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value18

Category winnerMy Pearl DivineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

powdery92%

woody84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

musky61%

powdery100%

violet92%

floral84%

musky77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMelonPeachPear

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaRoseViolet

Base

MuskCedarSandalwoodVanilla

Top20-30 mins

PearBergamotMandarinPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletFloral bouquetLavender

Base6-8 hrs

MuskSandalwoodVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Peach, Pear and Violet. Durations are only published for Palatine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer76

Fall0

Winter29

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Work 40%Casual 35%Date 20%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,490

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#10,021

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews201

Category winnerPalatineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

My Pearl Divine by Sergio Nero balances crisp bergamot and juicy melon with a soft floral heart of lily-of-the-valley and freesia. This 2016 release dries down to a gentle blend of musk, sandalwood, and vanilla. It is a light, feminine choice for everyday office wear during mild spring or summer days when you need a c…

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Parfums de Marly Palatine feels like stepping out of a luxury shower into fresh silk. The scent starts with a bright splash of juicy pear, crisp bergamot, and sweet mandarin. It is vibrant and clean. Within ten minutes, the initial citrus sparkle softens into a velvety cloud of powdery violet and clean lavender petals…

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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, My Pearl Divine or Palatine?

My Pearl Divine takes 3 of 4 categories. My Pearl Divine is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes; Palatine is rated 3.64/5 from 1,101 votes. Choose My Pearl Divine for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Palatine for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, My Pearl Divine or Palatine?

My Pearl Divine lasts longest (My Pearl Divine 65/100, Palatine 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, My Pearl Divine or Palatine?

My Pearl Divine projects furthest (My Pearl Divine 50/100, Palatine 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do My Pearl Divine and Palatine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Peach, Pear and Violet.

Is My Pearl Divine or Palatine better for summer or winter?

My Pearl Divine suits daytime wear; Palatine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in My Pearl Divine and Palatine?

My Pearl Divine has top notes of Bergamot, Melon, Peach and Pear, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia, Rose and Violet, a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Palatine has top notes of Pear, Bergamot, Mandarin and Peach, heart notes of Violet, Floral bouquet and Lavender, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Patchouli.