Fragrance comparison

Palatine vs My Pearl Divine

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,109 ratings analysed

Palatine

Parfums de Marly

3.641,101 votes

Rank #10,018 PowderyViolet

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53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

My Pearl Divine

Sergio Nero

3.628 votes

Rank #50,433 White FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

My Pearl Divine takes 3 of 4 categories.

Palatine
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
My Pearl Divine
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Palatine1/4

My Pearl Divine3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PalatineParfums de Marly

My Pearl DivineSergio Nero

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 1,101 votes

Have 36%Had 7%Want 56%

3.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

31%Like

25%Ok

12%Dislike

5%Hate

1,101 votes

13%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityMy Pearl Divine

SillageMy Pearl Divine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value18

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMy Pearl DivineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

floral84%

musky77%

woody69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

powdery92%

woody84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

musky61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PearBergamotMandarinPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletFloral bouquetLavender

Base6-8 hrs

MuskSandalwoodVanillaPatchouli

Top

BergamotMelonPeachPear

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaRoseViolet

Base

MuskCedarSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesPear, Bergamot, Peach and Violet. Durations are only published for Palatine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer76

Fall0

Winter29

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Work 40%Casual 35%Date 20%Party 6%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,018

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews201

Overall rank#50,433

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPalatineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Palatine feels like stepping out of a luxury shower into fresh silk. The scent starts with a bright splash of juicy pear, crisp bergamot, and sweet mandarin. It is vibrant and clean. Within ten minutes, the initial citrus sparkle softens into a velvety cloud of powdery violet and clean lavender petals…

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My Pearl Divine by Sergio Nero balances crisp bergamot and juicy melon with a soft floral heart of lily-of-the-valley and freesia. This 2016 release dries down to a gentle blend of musk, sandalwood, and vanilla. It is a light, feminine choice for everyday office wear during mild spring or summer days when you need a c…

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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, Palatine or My Pearl Divine?

My Pearl Divine takes 3 of 4 categories. Palatine is rated 3.64/5 from 1,101 votes; My Pearl Divine is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Palatine for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose My Pearl Divine for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Palatine or My Pearl Divine?

My Pearl Divine lasts longest (My Pearl Divine 65/100, Palatine 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Palatine or My Pearl Divine?

My Pearl Divine projects furthest (My Pearl Divine 50/100, Palatine 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Palatine and My Pearl Divine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Pear, Bergamot, Peach and Violet.

Is Palatine or My Pearl Divine better for summer or winter?

Palatine suits daytime wear; My Pearl Divine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Palatine and My Pearl Divine?

Palatine has top notes of Pear, Bergamot, Mandarin and Peach, heart notes of Violet, Floral bouquet and Lavender, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Patchouli. My Pearl Divine has top notes of Bergamot, Melon, Peach and Pear, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia, Rose and Violet, a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vanilla.