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Papilefiko vs Pedras Preciosas Esmeralda

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

Updated 1,175 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Papilefiko takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Papilefiko

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Pedras Preciosas Esmeralda

    Choose it for a mossy and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Papilefiko3/4
Pedras Preciosas Esmeralda1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Papilefiko
Sillage & projection
Papilefiko
Value for money
Pedras Preciosas Esmeralda
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Papilefiko

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
PapilefikoNishane
Pedras Preciosas EsmeraldaÁgua de Cheiro
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.08/ 5 · 1,167 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.62/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
52%Love
28%Like
12%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate

850 votes

0%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
100%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage38
♥ Love / hate25
Category winners

LongevityPapilefiko

SillagePapilefiko

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value49
¤ Price value89
Category winnerPedras Preciosas EsmeraldaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
lavender69%
herbal61%
mossy100%
white floral86%
warm spicy72%
earthy58%
aromatic44%
woody30%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CardamomCorianderCitruses
Heart
LavenderArtemisiaJasmine
Base
Balsam FirStyraxMoss
Top
Cardamom
Heart
Jasmine
Base
Moss
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Jasmine and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring98
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men61
Unisex33
Women6
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#765

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews181

Overall rank#66,782

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2022

Reviews0

Category winnerPapilefikoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nishane Papilefiko opens with a sharp burst of green cardamom, ground coriander, and tart citrus peel. The crisp initial bite settles into cool lavender and bitter artemisia before deepening into a resinous base of balsam fir, styrax, and oakmoss. Created by perfumer Dominique Ropion, this aromatic wood scent sits sq…

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Pedras Preciosas Esmeralda opens with a sharp, herbal cardamom punch before softening into a lush jasmine heart. This floral green fragrance centers on a mossy base that feels grounded and earthy. Ideal for daytime wear in moderate spring weather, it offers a distinct, nature-inspired profile for women looking for som…

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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, Papilefiko or Pedras Preciosas Esmeralda?

Papilefiko takes 3 of 4 categories. Papilefiko is rated 4.08/5 from 1,167 votes; Pedras Preciosas Esmeralda is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Papilefiko for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Pedras Preciosas Esmeralda for a mossy and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Papilefiko or Pedras Preciosas Esmeralda?

Papilefiko lasts longest (Papilefiko 78/100, Pedras Preciosas Esmeralda 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Papilefiko or Pedras Preciosas Esmeralda?

Papilefiko projects furthest (Papilefiko 68/100, Pedras Preciosas Esmeralda 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Papilefiko and Pedras Preciosas Esmeralda smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Jasmine and Moss.

Is Papilefiko or Pedras Preciosas Esmeralda better for summer or winter?

Pedras Preciosas Esmeralda suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Papilefiko and Pedras Preciosas Esmeralda?

Papilefiko has top notes of Cardamom, Coriander and Citruses, heart notes of Lavender, Artemisia and Jasmine, a base of Balsam Fir, Styrax and Moss. Pedras Preciosas Esmeralda has top notes of Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Moss.

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