Fragrance comparison

Once upon Don vs Pedras Preciosas Esmeralda

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

4 wins

Once upon Don

Mykonos

4.502 votes

Rank #53,696 White FloralOzonic

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Pedras Preciosas Esmeralda

Água de Cheiro · 2022

3.628 votes

Rank #66,782 MossyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Once upon Don takes 4 of 4 categories.

Once upon Don
Choose it for a white floral and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Pedras Preciosas Esmeralda
Choose it for a mossy and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Once upon Don4/4

Pedras Preciosas Esmeralda0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Once upon DonMykonos

Pedras Preciosas EsmeraldaÁgua de Cheiro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 11%Had 11%Want 78%

3.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityOnce upon Don

SillageOnce upon Don

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value89

Category winnerOnce upon DonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

ozonic92%

fresh84%

warm spicy77%

green69%

aquatic61%

mossy100%

white floral86%

warm spicy72%

earthy58%

aromatic44%

woody30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeafMandarin OrangeCardamomPineapple

Heart

Lily of the ValleyJasmineLavenderArtemisia

Base

White MuskAmberwoodMoss

Top

Cardamom

Heart

Jasmine

Base

Moss

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Jasmine and Moss. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,696

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,782

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2022

Reviews0

Category winnerOnce upon DonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Once upon Don opens bright and aromatic, with mandarin, cardamom, pineapple, and violet leaf giving it a cool green lift rather than a heavy fruity feel. As it settles, lavender, soft florals, moss, amberwood, and white musk keep it clean, airy, and gently woody. It looks best suited to someone who wants a modern unis…

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Pedras Preciosas Esmeralda opens with a sharp, herbal cardamom punch before softening into a lush jasmine heart. This floral green fragrance centers on a mossy base that feels grounded and earthy. Ideal for daytime wear in moderate spring weather, it offers a distinct, nature-inspired profile for women looking for som…

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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, Once upon Don or Pedras Preciosas Esmeralda?

Once upon Don takes 4 of 4 categories. Once upon Don is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Pedras Preciosas Esmeralda is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Once upon Don for a white floral and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Pedras Preciosas Esmeralda for a mossy and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Once upon Don or Pedras Preciosas Esmeralda?

Once upon Don lasts longest (Once upon Don 60/100, Pedras Preciosas Esmeralda 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Once upon Don or Pedras Preciosas Esmeralda?

Once upon Don projects furthest (Once upon Don 50/100, Pedras Preciosas Esmeralda 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Once upon Don and Pedras Preciosas Esmeralda smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Jasmine and Moss.

Is Once upon Don or Pedras Preciosas Esmeralda better for summer or winter?

Once upon Don suits day or night wear; Pedras Preciosas Esmeralda suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Once upon Don and Pedras Preciosas Esmeralda?

Once upon Don has top notes of Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Pineapple, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Lavender and Artemisia, a base of White Musk, Amberwood and Moss. Pedras Preciosas Esmeralda has top notes of Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Moss.