Fragrance comparison

Oscar vs Pélargonium

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 554 ratings analysed

4 wins

Oscar

Zimaya

4.2970 votes

Rank #9,680 AromaticCaramel

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51%scent match

Some overlap

Pélargonium

Aedes de Venustas

3.91484 votes

Rank #4,824 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oscar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Oscar
Choose it for a aromatic and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Pélargonium
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Oscar4/7

Pélargonium2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OscarZimaya

PélargoniumAedes de Venustas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 33%Had 4%Want 64%

3.91/ 5 · 484 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

Category winnerOscarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

34%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

4%Hate

70 votes

34%Love

45%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

340 votes

Category winnerOscarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPélargonium

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value45

Category winnerOscarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

caramel92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

citrus65%

warm spicy53%

earthy42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeClary SageCardamom

Heart

CaramelBlack PepperTonkaIncense

Base

MuskVetiver

Top

BergamotClary SageCardamomBlack PepperMandarin OrangeSichuan Pepper

Heart

African GeraniumElemi resinOrris RootCarrot Seeds

Base

VetiverMossGuaiac WoodMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOscarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex23

Women1

Men23

Unisex65

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,680

PerfumerImran Fazlani

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#4,824

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerPélargoniumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oscar by Zimaya opens with a zesty burst of bright orange and crisp clary sage paired with warm cardamom. As the sharp citrus initial impression settles down after ten minutes, a rich heart of buttery caramel, black pepper, and dark incense takes center stage on skin. Tonka bean adds a smooth gourmand sweetness while …

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Pélargonium by Aedes de Venustas is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Pélargonium was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Nathalie Feisthauer. Top notes are Bergamot, Clary Sage, Cardamom, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Sichuan Pepper; middle notes are African Geranium, Elemi resin, O…

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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, Oscar or Pélargonium?

Oscar takes 4 of 7 categories. Oscar is rated 4.29/5 from 70 votes; Pélargonium is rated 3.91/5 from 484 votes. Choose Oscar for a aromatic and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Pélargonium for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Oscar or Pélargonium?

They last about the same: Pélargonium 73/100, Oscar 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Oscar or Pélargonium?

Projection is very close: Oscar 65/100, Pélargonium 65/100 for sillage.

Do Oscar and Pélargonium smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Musk.

Is Oscar or Pélargonium better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pélargonium is the stronger pick. For winter, Oscar is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oscar and Pélargonium?

Oscar has top notes of Orange, Clary Sage and Cardamom, heart notes of Caramel, Black Pepper, Tonka and Incense, a base of Musk and Vetiver. Pélargonium has top notes of Bergamot, Clary Sage, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of African Geranium, Elemi resin, Orris Root and Carrot Seeds, a base of Vetiver, Moss, Guaiac Wood and Musk.