Fragrance comparison

OR ± Damask vs Emerald

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

5 wins

OR ± Damask

UERMI · 2018

4.2025 votes

Rank #39,158 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Emerald

Cuarzo Signature · 2010

3.9212 votes

Rank #51,829 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

OR ± Damask takes 5 of 5 categories.

OR ± Damask
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Emerald
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

OR ± Damask5/5

Emerald0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OR ± DamaskUERMI

EmeraldCuarzo Signature

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 34%Had 13%Want 54%

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 25%Want 56%

Category winnerOR ± DamaskRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

28%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

8%Love

83%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOR ± Damask

SillageOR ± Damask

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value0

Category winnerOR ± DamaskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose92%

patchouli84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

ozonic61%

white floral100%

floral92%

musky84%

amber77%

green69%

powdery61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RoseMagnoliaPatchouliViolet LeafJasmineLeatherNeroliPink PepperVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Top

NeroliHyacinthLavenderIncenseBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

JasmineViolet LeafLily-of-the-ValleyMagnoliaHibiscus

Base

MuskAmberVanillePatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Patchouli, Violet Leaf and Jasmine. Durations are only published for OR ± Damask, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall87

Winter47

Day100

Night62

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Work 32%Date 29%Casual 24%Party 15%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,158

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2018

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,829

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2010

Reviews0

Category winnerOR ± DamaskHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

UERMI OR ± Damask turns the textural contrast of antique woven silk into a bold, wearable study in contrasts. The initial spray delivers a brisk, peppery snap of pink pepper paired with verdant violet leaf. It does not stay sharp for long. Within minutes, a radiant bouquet of Damask rose and creamy magnolia blooms acr…

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Cuarzo Signature Emerald opens with a crisp, dew-covered blast of green hyacinth, bitter neroli, and sparkling bergamot, rounded out by a subtle pinch of pink pepper. As that initial citrus fizz softens on your skin, a fresh floral heart of jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, and leafy violet emerges, creating the feeling of…

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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, OR ± Damask or Emerald?

OR ± Damask takes 5 of 5 categories. OR ± Damask is rated 4.20/5 from 25 votes; Emerald is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes. Choose OR ± Damask for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Emerald for a white floral and floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, OR ± Damask or Emerald?

OR ± Damask lasts longest (OR ± Damask 75/100, Emerald 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, OR ± Damask or Emerald?

OR ± Damask projects furthest (OR ± Damask 73/100, Emerald 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do OR ± Damask and Emerald smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Patchouli, Violet Leaf and Jasmine.

Is OR ± Damask or Emerald better for summer or winter?

OR ± Damask suits daytime wear; Emerald suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in OR ± Damask and Emerald?

OR ± Damask features Rose, Magnolia, Patchouli, Violet Leaf and Jasmine. Emerald has top notes of Neroli, Hyacinth, Lavender and Incense, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet Leaf, Lily-of-the-Valley and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanille and Patchouli.