Paper Blossom vs Pheromone Pearl
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pheromone Pearl takes 2 of 3 categories.
Paper BlossomChoose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pheromone PearlChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Paper Blossom1/3
Pheromone Pearl2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Pheromone Pearl
- Sillage & projection
- Paper Blossom
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pheromone Pearl
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Paper BlossomAnd Other StoriesPheromone PearlMarilyn MiglinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 39%Had 9%Want 52%
4.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
40%Like
40%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
40%Love
60%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPheromone Pearl
SillagePaper Blossom
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
woody77%
violet69%
vanilla61%
citrus100%
woody92%
powdery84%
amber77%
aromatic69%
fresh61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both powdery and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PearPomeloCassis
Heart
VioletOrrisAgave
Base
VanillaSandalwoodAmber
Top30 to 45 minutes
Bitter OrangePomeloCassis
Heart2 to 3 hours
VioletBulgarian RoseJasmine Sambac
Base3 to 4 hours
CedarAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesPomelo, Cassis, Violet and Amber. Durations are only published for Pheromone Pearl, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night25
Spring50
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night33
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#46,707
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#42,261
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerPheromone PearlHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPaper Blossom is a light floral fruity fragrance from And Other Stories. It opens with bright pear and pomelo before softening into a delicate heart of violet and wild orris. A base of smooth sandalwood and vanilla pods anchors the composition, making it a gentle choice for casual spring strolls or quiet days in the o…
Reviews →Pheromone Pearl by Marilyn Miglin is a floral woody musk that takes a bright, tangy approach to daily wear. It opens with a splash of tart pomelo, crisp bitter orange, and dark cassis. This energetic citrus start soon meets a gentle floral heart of powdery violet, Bulgarian rose, and jasmine sambac. The base grounds t…
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 is better, Paper Blossom or Pheromone Pearl?
Pheromone Pearl takes 2 of 3 categories. Paper Blossom is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Pheromone Pearl is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Paper Blossom for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pheromone Pearl for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Paper Blossom or Pheromone Pearl?
Pheromone Pearl lasts longest (Pheromone Pearl 60/100, Paper Blossom 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Paper Blossom or Pheromone Pearl?
Paper Blossom projects furthest (Paper Blossom 58/100, Pheromone Pearl 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Paper Blossom and Pheromone Pearl smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Pomelo, Cassis, Violet and Amber.
Is Paper Blossom or Pheromone Pearl better for summer or winter?
Paper Blossom suits daytime wear; Pheromone Pearl suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Paper Blossom and Pheromone Pearl?
Paper Blossom has top notes of Pear, Pomelo and Cassis, heart notes of Violet, Orris and Agave, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber. Pheromone Pearl has top notes of Bitter Orange, Pomelo and Cassis, heart notes of Violet, Bulgarian Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Cedar, Amber and Musk.
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