Fragrance comparison

PanAme vs Inspiration

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 128 ratings analysed

PanAme

Jean Patou

3.73127 votes

Rank #33,162 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Inspiration

Rasasi

5.001 votes

Rank #39,327 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Inspiration takes 3 of 4 categories.

PanAme
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Inspiration
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

PanAme1/4

Inspiration3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PanAmeJean Patou

InspirationRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

51%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

127 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityInspiration

SillageInspiration

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value100

Category winnerInspirationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

yellow floral77%

woody69%

mossy61%

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

fruity77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PearLime (Linden) BlossomPeachOakmossVioletSandalwoodMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotMandarinLemonelemi

Heart

PatchouliVioletPeachPear

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesPear, Peach, Violet and Sandalwood. 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

Summer85

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night17

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,162

PerfumerJean-Michel Duriez

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,327

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPanAmeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jean Patou PanAme offers an unusual spring breeze in a bottle. Launched in 2001, this fruity floral scent pairs sweet pear and peach with the green, honeyed aroma of linden blossom. It settles into a soft violet and oakmoss base, creating a nostalgic skin scent perfect for bright afternoon walks.

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Inspiration by Rasasi opens with a bright, zesty citrus blend that settles into a soft floral heart of violet and fruity peach. This woody, musky scent feels refined and steady for daily wear. It anchors itself in sandalwood and amber, making it a reliable choice for cooler spring mornings or professional settings whe…

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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, PanAme or Inspiration?

Inspiration takes 3 of 4 categories. PanAme is rated 3.73/5 from 127 votes; Inspiration is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose PanAme for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Inspiration for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, PanAme or Inspiration?

Inspiration lasts longest (Inspiration 100/100, PanAme 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, PanAme or Inspiration?

Inspiration projects furthest (Inspiration 100/100, PanAme 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do PanAme and Inspiration smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Pear, Peach, Violet and Sandalwood.

Is PanAme or Inspiration better for summer or winter?

PanAme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in PanAme and Inspiration?

PanAme features Pear, Lime (Linden) Blossom, Peach, Oakmoss and Violet. Inspiration has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin, Lemon and elemi, heart notes of Patchouli, Violet, Peach and Pear, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Amber and Musk.