Fragrance comparison

Navus vs Pavlova

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 511 ratings analysed

Navus

Navitus Parfums

3.61118 votes

Rank #14,404 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Pavlova

Payot

3.86393 votes

Rank #2,795 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pavlova takes 6 of 7 categories.

Navus
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pavlova
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Navus1/7

Pavlova6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NavusNavitus Parfums

PavlovaPayot

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 118 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 393 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerPavlovaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

19%Like

10%Ok

23%Dislike

8%Hate

118 votes

26%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

352 votes

Category winnerPavlovaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityPavlova

SillagePavlova

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value70

Category winnerPavlovaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

white floral30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

earthy77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotNeroliOrangeJuniper BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineAmberRose

Base

VetiverMuskCedar

Top

CassiaGrapefruitRaspberryMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseHiacynthGeraniumYlang-YlangJasmineNeroli

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Neroli, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall30

Winter11

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter91

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNavusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex26

Women8

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,404

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#2,795

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews81

Category winnerPavlovaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Navus by Navitus Parfums opens with a sharp, effervescent burst of grapefruit, bergamot, and bitter juniper berries. The top notes deliver a crisp citrus bite that feels like a sparkling tonic on a humid morning. As it settles, yellow ylang-ylang and jasmine soften the tart opening, leading into a dry base of vetiver…

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Pavlova is an old-school floral with a bright fruity opening, then a fuller heart of tuberose, jasmine and ylang-ylang over moss, woods and soft vanilla. On skin it often reads green, powdery and slightly soapy, with a distinctly vintage character. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic florals with oakmoss depth more th…

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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, Navus or Pavlova?

Pavlova takes 6 of 7 categories. Navus is rated 3.61/5 from 118 votes; Pavlova is rated 3.86/5 from 393 votes. Choose Navus for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pavlova for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Navus or Pavlova?

Pavlova lasts longest (Pavlova 73/100, Navus 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Navus or Pavlova?

Projection is very close: Pavlova 64/100, Navus 63/100 for sillage.

Do Navus and Pavlova smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Neroli, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Navus or Pavlova better for summer or winter?

For summer, Navus is the stronger pick. For winter, Pavlova is the stronger pick. Navus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Navus and Pavlova?

Navus has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Neroli and Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Amber and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Cedar. Pavlova has top notes of Cassia, Grapefruit, Raspberry and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Hiacynth, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk.