Fragrance comparison

Parana vs Pluie d'Ete

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

Parana

Olfattology

3.8928 votes

Rank #35,795 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Pluie d'Ete

Tan Giudicelli

4.0335 votes

Rank #29,373 AquaticFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pluie d'Ete takes 4 of 7 categories.

Parana
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pluie d'Ete
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Parana3/7

Pluie d'Ete4/7

Ratings & consensus: Pluie d'Ete
Community sentiment: Pluie d'Ete
Longevity: Parana
Sillage & projection: Parana
Value for money: Pluie d'Ete
Versatility: Parana
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pluie d'Ete

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ParanaOlfattology

Pluie d'EteTan Giudicelli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%

4.03/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 31%Had 34%Want 35%

Category winnerPluie d'EteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

37%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerPluie d'EteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityParana

SillageParana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value17

¤ Price value45

Category winnerPluie d'EteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

aquatic100%

fresh92%

green84%

tropical77%

musky69%

fruity61%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fruity NotesRosemaryLemonBlack CurrantPink PepperLimeWatery NotesBergamot

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CedarLeatherAmbergrisVanillaOakmossWhite MuskPatchouli

Notes

Watery NotesGreen LeavesTropical FruitsWhite MuskPaperbarkFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesWatery Notes and White Musk. 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

Summer67

Fall56

Winter44

Day100

Night75

Spring76

Summer100

Fall18

Winter12

Day100

Night11

Category winnerParanaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,795

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#29,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerPluie d'EteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parana by Olfattology opens with a sharp splash of green leaves, lime, and black currant. This crisp, watery start quickly shifts on the skin as rosemary and pink pepper add a dry, herbal bite. It is a bright option for spring mornings or warm office settings when you want to feel clean without smelling like cheap soa…

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Tan Giudicelli Pluie d'Ete opens with crisp watery notes and damp green leaves that instantly signal a mid-90s fresh aquatic style. Tropical fruits provide a subtle tartness underneath, cutting through the damp greenery without adding heavy syrup. As the top crispness softens, abstract floral notes and paperbark quie…

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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, Parana or Pluie d'Ete?

Pluie d'Ete takes 4 of 7 categories. Parana is rated 3.89/5 from 28 votes; Pluie d'Ete is rated 4.03/5 from 35 votes. Choose Parana for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pluie d'Ete for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Parana or Pluie d'Ete?

Parana lasts longest (Parana 88/100, Pluie d'Ete 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Parana or Pluie d'Ete?

Parana projects furthest (Parana 67/100, Pluie d'Ete 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Parana and Pluie d'Ete smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Watery Notes and White Musk.

Is Parana or Pluie d'Ete better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pluie d'Ete is the stronger pick. For winter, Parana is the stronger pick. Parana suits daytime wear; Pluie d'Ete suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Parana and Pluie d'Ete?

Parana has top notes of Fruity Notes, Rosemary, Lemon and Black Currant, heart notes of Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Leather, Ambergris and Vanilla. Pluie d'Ete features Watery Notes, Green Leaves, Tropical Fruits, White Musk and Paperbark.