Nº8 vs Pyrus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Nº8Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
PyrusChoose it for a lavender and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nº82/4
Pyrus2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Pyrus
- Sillage & projection
- Pyrus
- Value for money
- Nº8
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Nº8
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Nº8Helder Machado PerfumesPyrusCriminal ElementsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 9%Had 4%Want 87%
3.70/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
50%Love
10%Like
15%Ok
10%Dislike
15%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPyrus
SillagePyrus
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNº8Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
aromatic92%
aquatic84%
sweet77%
fresh spicy69%
ozonic61%
lavender100%
fruity92%
salty84%
woody77%
marine69%
fresh61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PearOrange BlossomRosemary
Heart
AppleLavenderCardamomBlack Pepper
Base
Violet LeafVetiverMossCedar
Notes
LavenderSaltPearAppleWalnutDriftwood
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesPear, Apple and Lavender. Durations are only published for Pyrus, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer83
Fall67
Winter50
Day100
Night57
Spring100
Summer80
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night57
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#53,698
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#60,060
PerfumerCorey Newcombe
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerNº8Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHelder Machado Perfumes Nº8 opens with a burst of crisp pear, sweet orange blossom, and herbal rosemary. As it settles, fresh apple, lavender, cardamom, and black pepper create a lively heart. The dry-down rests on violet leaf, vetiver, moss, and cedar, delivering a clean woody aromatic feel for daytime office wear.
Reviews →Pyrus by Criminal Elements offers a refreshing coastal take on fruit, pairing crisp sliced pear and tart green apple with an airy splash of sea salt. Rather than turning into a syrupy dessert, the fruit sits over clean driftwood, dry aromatic lavender, and savory crushed walnut. This balance keeps the sweetness in che…
Reviews →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, Nº8 or Pyrus?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Nº8 is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Pyrus is rated 3.70/5 from 20 votes. Choose Nº8 for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pyrus for a lavender and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Nº8 or Pyrus?
They last about the same: Pyrus 69/100, Nº8 68/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Nº8 or Pyrus?
Pyrus projects furthest (Pyrus 69/100, Nº8 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Nº8 and Pyrus smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Pear, Apple and Lavender.
Is Nº8 or Pyrus better for summer or winter?
Nº8 suits daytime wear; Pyrus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Nº8 and Pyrus?
Nº8 has top notes of Pear, Orange Blossom and Rosemary, heart notes of Apple, Lavender, Cardamom and Black Pepper, a base of Violet Leaf, Vetiver, Moss and Cedar. Pyrus features Lavender, Salt, Pear, Apple and Walnut.
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