Fragrance comparison

Notes vs CORVUS

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 337 ratings analysed

1 wins

Notes

Robert Piguet

3.65336 votes

Rank #4,561 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

CORVUS

Guillab

4.001 votes

Rank #68,941 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Notes takes 1 of 1 categories.

Notes
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
CORVUS
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Notes1/1

CORVUS0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NotesRobert Piguet

CORVUSGuillab

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 336 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

39%Like

10%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

262 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus91%

fresh spicy83%

white floral74%

earthy65%

sweet56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Clary SageBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomGeraniumCostus

Base

Tonka BeanVetiverOakmoss

Top20-30 mins

BergamotLavenderLemon

Heart3-4 hrs

Clary SageRed PepperTarragonGeraniumJasmineNutmegNeroliBasil

Base7-9 hrs

Tonka BeanPatchouliOakmossLeatherVetiverCedarAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Bergamot, Geranium and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for CORVUS, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer48

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex34

Women3

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,561

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews49

Overall rank#68,941

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNotesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Notes by Robert Piguet is an aromatic, chypre-style fragrance that centers on a classic blend of clary sage, geranium, and oakmoss. It is an ideal pick for those who appreciate old-school, professional scents that transition easily from a morning office setting to an evening dinner. This versatile creation brings a cr…

Reviews →

Guillab Corvus delivers a punchy aromatic experience built on classic masculine bones. The first spray reveals sharp yellow lemon and brisk lavender, giving off an invigorating freshness before settling onto the skin. Within twenty minutes, the citrus bite softens as kitchen herbs step forward. Clary sage, crushed tar…

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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, Notes or CORVUS?

Notes takes 1 of 1 categories. Notes is rated 3.65/5 from 336 votes; CORVUS is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Notes for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose CORVUS for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Do Notes and CORVUS smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Geranium and Tonka Bean.

Is Notes or CORVUS better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Notes and CORVUS?

Notes has top notes of Clary Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Geranium and Costus, a base of Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Oakmoss. CORVUS has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Clary Sage, Red Pepper, Tarragon and Geranium, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Leather.