Navigator Paris vs Now
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Navigator ParisChoose it for a fruity and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
NowChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Navigator Paris2/4
Now2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Navigator Paris
- Sillage & projection
- Navigator Paris
- Value for money
- Now
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Now
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Navigator ParisLe ChameauNowRAVEWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%
4.04/ 5 · 1,075 votes
Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%
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
3 votes · too few to score
47%Love
34%Like
10%Ok
4%Dislike
3%Hate
953 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNavigator Paris
SillageNavigator Paris
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNowBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
leather92%
sweet84%
amber77%
smoky69%
woody61%
fruity100%
sweet90%
tropical80%
fresh70%
musky60%
powdery50%
Scent match57%Closely related · both fruity and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
PineappleBergamotBlack CurrantApple
Heart2 to 4 hours
BirchMoroccan JasminePatchouliRose
Base5 to 8 hours
AmbergrisMuskoak mossVanille
Top
PineappleBergamotAppleBlack Currant
Heart
BirchPatchouliMoroccan JasmineRose
Base
MuskVanillaOakmossAmbergris
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Bergamot, Black Currant and Apple. Durations are only published for Navigator Paris, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter33
Day–
Night–
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#49,259
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#718
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews175
Category winnerNowHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNavigator Paris by Le Chameau delivers an immediate burst of tart fruit and smoky woods. The opening is sharp and bright, combining juicy pineapple, zesty bergamot, crisp apple, and dark black currant. As the initial sweetness settles, birch wood and patchouli introduce a dry, leathery smokiness supported by gentle to…
Reviews →Now by RAVE is a woody aromatic fragrance built around a prominent pineapple note. Launched in 2022, it offers a sweet, fruity experience designed for casual daily use during spring and summer months. This scent provides a straightforward profile that focuses on juicy fruit accords, making it a accessible option for t…
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, Navigator Paris or Now?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Navigator Paris is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Now is rated 4.04/5 from 1,075 votes. Choose Navigator Paris for a fruity and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Now for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Navigator Paris or Now?
Navigator Paris lasts longest (Navigator Paris 76/100, Now 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Navigator Paris or Now?
Navigator Paris projects furthest (Navigator Paris 75/100, Now 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Navigator Paris and Now smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Black Currant and Apple.
Is Navigator Paris or Now better for summer or winter?
Navigator Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Navigator Paris and Now?
Navigator Paris has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot, Black Currant and Apple, heart notes of Birch, Moroccan Jasmine, Patchouli and Rose, a base of Ambergris, Musk, oak moss and Vanille. Now has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot, Apple and Black Currant, heart notes of Birch, Patchouli, Moroccan Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Ambergris.
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