Paithani vs Terra
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Terra takes 3 of 4 categories.
PaithaniChoose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
TerraChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Paithani1/4
Terra3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Terra
- Sillage & projection
- Terra
- Value for money
- Terra
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Paithani
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PaithaniPenhaligon'sTerraIsole MediterraneeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 205 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
41%Like
10%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
150 votes
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTerra
SillageTerra
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTerraBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
leather92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic88%
citrus77%
woody65%
soft spicy53%
warm spicy42%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomNutmegBlack Pepper
Heart
MilkRoseMate
Base
LeatherAmberwoodLabdanumCedar
Top
BergamotStar AniseBitter OrangeCumin
Heart
CardamomNutmegBlack PepperCoriander
Base
CedarVetiverMate
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Nutmeg, Black Pepper and Mate. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring46
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,066
PerfumerAlex Lee
Launched—
Reviews45
Overall rank#71,761
PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPaithaniHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPaithani is a warm spicy leather fragrance with a chai-like softness: cardamom, nutmeg and pepper over milky rose, cedar, labdanum and amberwood. On skin it often reads as warm suede, spiced tea and polished wood, with a dry, aromatic edge rather than heavy sweetness. It suits people who enjoy bold spice, soft leather…
Reviews →Terra by Isole Mediterranee brings together sharp bergamot, bitter orange, and star anise over a warm, dry core of cumin, cardamom, and black pepper. As it settles onto skin, green mate tea leaves, cedar wood, and vetiver create a rustic, unsweetened aroma. Built for crisp autumn afternoons and cool spring days, it of…
Reviews →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 lasts longer, Paithani or Terra?
Terra lasts longest (Terra 80/100, Paithani 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Paithani or Terra?
Terra projects furthest (Terra 75/100, Paithani 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Paithani and Terra smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Nutmeg, Black Pepper and Mate.
Is Paithani or Terra better for summer or winter?
Terra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Paithani and Terra?
Paithani has top notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg and Black Pepper, heart notes of Milk, Rose and Mate, a base of Leather, Amberwood, Labdanum and Cedar. Terra has top notes of Bergamot, Star Anise, Bitter Orange and Cumin, heart notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg, Black Pepper and Coriander, a base of Cedar, Vetiver and Mate.
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