Fragrance comparison

Papilio vs Mila Schön (Original)

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 163 ratings analysed

Papilio

Puredistance

3.93103 votes

Rank #16,772 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Mila Schön (Original)

Mila Schön

4.3260 votes

Rank #26,302 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mila Schön (Original) takes 5 of 7 categories.

Papilio
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mila Schön (Original)
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Papilio2/7

Mila Schön (Original)5/7

Ratings & consensus: Mila Schön (Original)
Community sentiment: Mila Schön (Original)
Longevity: Mila Schön (Original)
Sillage & projection: Mila Schön (Original)
Value for money: Mila Schön (Original)
Versatility: Papilio
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Papilio

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PapilioPuredistance

Mila Schön (Original)Mila Schön

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.32/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 42%Had 18%Want 40%

Category winnerMila Schön (Original)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

27%Like

13%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

103 votes

60%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerMila Schön (Original)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityMila Schön (Original)

SillageMila Schön (Original)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMila Schön (Original)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

amber84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

leather61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

floral84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

mossy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaHedioneOrrisNeroliHeliotropeLily of the ValleyCarrot

Base8-10 hrs

CedarVetiverAmbroxanPeachAmbretteMuscenoneAmyrisOpoponax

Top

PeachBig StrawberryBergamotCorianderNeroliMandarinPlumGalbanum

Heart

CarnationCloveRoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang YlangVioletBlackcurrant

Base

oak mossMuskSandalwoodPatchouliStyraxAmbergrisCastoreumCivet

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli and Peach. Durations are only published for Papilio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer45

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night84

Spring59

Summer29

Fall100

Winter65

Day83

Night100

Category winnerPapilioMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex33

Women56

Work 35%Casual 30%Date 27%Party 9%

Men8

Unisex50

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,772

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#26,302

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPapilioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puredistance Papilio opens with a bright flash of crisp bergamot that quickly yields to soft magnolia petals and earthy carrot seed. It is not a loud floral. Instead, silky orris and breezy hedione float over a grounded base of cedar, smooth vetiver, and warm opoponax. A subtle touch of ripe peach adds gentle sweetnes…

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Mila Schön (Original) is a bold 1981 oriental woody fragrance with ripe peach and strawberry over spicy florals, moss, musk, woods and resin. It has a vintage shape, but the fruit and carnation-clove warmth keep it lively rather than dusty. Expect a rich, spicy, mossy scent with noticeable presence. It is best for peo…

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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, Papilio or Mila Schön (Original)?

Mila Schön (Original) takes 5 of 7 categories. Papilio is rated 3.93/5 from 103 votes; Mila Schön (Original) is rated 4.32/5 from 60 votes. Choose Papilio for a woody and floral character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mila Schön (Original) for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Papilio or Mila Schön (Original)?

Mila Schön (Original) lasts longest (Mila Schön (Original) 78/100, Papilio 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Papilio or Mila Schön (Original)?

Mila Schön (Original) projects furthest (Mila Schön (Original) 72/100, Papilio 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Papilio and Mila Schön (Original) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli and Peach.

Is Papilio or Mila Schön (Original) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Papilio is the stronger pick. For winter, Mila Schön (Original) is the stronger pick. Papilio suits daytime wear; Mila Schön (Original) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Papilio and Mila Schön (Original)?

Papilio has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Hedione, Orris and Neroli, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Ambroxan and Peach. Mila Schön (Original) has top notes of Peach, Big Strawberry, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Carnation, Clove, Rose and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.