Fragrance comparison

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) vs Proverbs 31

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

3 wins

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)

B.A.S.M. by Createur 5 D’Emotions

4.7020 votes

Rank #11,622 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Proverbs 31

Hosanna Aroma

3.506 votes

Rank #61,361 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) takes 3 of 4 categories.

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Proverbs 31
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)3/4

Proverbs 310/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)B.A.S.M. by Createur 5 D’Emotions

Proverbs 31Hosanna Aroma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.70/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 18%Had 6%Want 76%

3.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

15%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

50%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityParfum de ZMEU (Ogre)

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value38

Category winnerParfum de ZMEU (Ogre)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

leather84%

woody77%

amber69%

animalic61%

aromatic100%

citrus88%

fresh spicy77%

herbal65%

sweet53%

amber42%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known

Top

AbsintheClary SageThymeBasilCuminCinnamonPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

ImmortelleRoseCarnationCyclamenJasmineLotusHeliotrope

Base

LeatherCastoreumCostusOakmossAmbergrisOlibanumWhite MuskTonka Bean

Top20-30 mins

Litsea CubebaMyrtlePink Grapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

Hyssopelemi

Base6-8 hrs

MyrrhPeru Balsam

InformationalNo shared notesDurations are only published for Proverbs 31, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 16%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,622

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#61,361

PerfumerKris Wrede

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParfum de ZMEU (Ogre)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) is a potent unisex fragrance that explores dark woods and aromatic spices. It creates a bold impression suitable for those who appreciate deep, resinous, and animalic compositions. This 2018 release thrives in cooler temperatures, where the absinthe and leather notes provide a distinct, rugged, a…

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Hosanna Aroma Proverbs 31 greets the nose with a burst of crisp pink grapefruit and sparkling litsea cubeba. It feels like cracking open fresh citrus rinds under morning sunlight. Then the green notes arrive. Herbal myrtle and wild hyssop cut through the initial sweetness with a dry, therapeutic bite that feels deeply…

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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, Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) or Proverbs 31?

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) takes 3 of 4 categories. Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) is rated 4.70/5 from 20 votes; Proverbs 31 is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Proverbs 31 for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) or Proverbs 31?

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) lasts longest (Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) 88/100, Proverbs 31 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) or Proverbs 31?

Projection is very close: Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) 75/100, Proverbs 31 75/100 for sillage.

Do Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) and Proverbs 31 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords.

Is Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) or Proverbs 31 better for summer or winter?

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) suits daytime wear; Proverbs 31 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) and Proverbs 31?

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) has top notes of Absinthe, Clary Sage, Thyme and Basil, heart notes of Immortelle, Rose, Carnation and Cyclamen, a base of Leather, Castoreum, Costus and Oakmoss. Proverbs 31 has top notes of Litsea Cubeba, Myrtle and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Hyssop and elemi, a base of Myrrh and Peru Balsam.