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Pamina vs Vaslui

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

Updated 48 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pamina takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Pamina

    Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Vaslui

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Pamina3/5
Vaslui2/5
Ratings & consensus
Pamina
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Pamina
Sillage & projection
Pamina
Value for money
Vaslui
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Vaslui

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
PaminaNatura
VasluiJAFRA
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.47/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 3%Had 88%Want 9%
4.00/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 21%Had 15%Want 65%
Category winnerPaminaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
55%Love
39%Like
3%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate

38 votes

30%Love
60%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate87
⏱ Longevity47
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityPamina

SillagePamina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value54
¤ Price value75
Category winnerVasluiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
lavender100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
white floral61%
citrus100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
rose77%
aromatic69%
cinnamon61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LavenderPetitgrainLimeAnise
Heart
Violet LeavesIndonesian NutmegJasmineBulgarian RoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
SandalowoodIndonesian Patchouli LeafVetiverSerbian Oakmoss
Top
Red AppleWormwoodMandarin OrangeLemonBergamotLavender
Heart
Bulgarian RoseCinnamonCoral ReefLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium
Base
AmberVanillaPatchouliMoroccan CedarVetiverSandalowoodSequoiaBlack Musk
InformationalShared notesLavender, Bulgarian Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Sandalowood. 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
Winter77
Day100
Night69
Spring78
Summer67
Fall100
Winter56
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men7
Unisex43
Women50
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,337

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,159

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerVasluiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pamina by Natura presents a floral profile defined by lavender and lime. Launched in 1999, it offers a sophisticated blend of violet leaves, nutmeg, and jasmine, anchored by an earthy base of sandalwood and vetiver. This fragrance suits women seeking a versatile, aromatic scent for daytime wear, moving gracefully from…

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Vaslui by JAFRA is a citrus aromatic fragrance for men, released in 2012. It features a bright opening of red apple and lemon, leading into a complex heart with cinnamon and geranium. The base grounds the scent with notes of amber, patchouli, and moroccan cedar, creating a versatile profile for daily wear during sprin…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pamina or Vaslui?

Pamina takes 3 of 5 categories. Pamina is rated 4.47/5 from 38 votes; Vaslui is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Pamina for a lavender and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vaslui for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Pamina or Vaslui?

Pamina lasts longest (Pamina 57/100, Vaslui 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pamina or Vaslui?

Pamina projects furthest (Pamina 61/100, Vaslui 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pamina and Vaslui smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bulgarian Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Sandalowood.

Is Pamina or Vaslui better for summer or winter?

Pamina suits daytime wear; Vaslui suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pamina and Vaslui?

Pamina has top notes of Lavender, Petitgrain, Lime and Anise, heart notes of Violet Leaves, Indonesian Nutmeg, Jasmine and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Sandalowood, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Vetiver and Serbian Oakmoss. Vaslui has top notes of Red Apple, Wormwood, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Cinnamon, Coral Reef and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli and Moroccan Cedar.

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