Fragrance comparison

Paris vs Banqeros

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

4 wins

Paris

Areej

4.5315 votes

Rank #38,333 MarineAromatic

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Banqeros

Wren Atelier

3.006 votes

Rank #68,355 MarineFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris takes 4 of 4 categories.

Paris
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Banqeros
Choose it for a marine and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Paris4/4

Banqeros0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ParisAreej

BanqerosWren Atelier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.53/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 60%Had 7%Want 33%

3.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 40%Had 5%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

73%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

0%Love

33%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity95

〰 Sillage95

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityParis

SillageParis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value58

Category winnerParisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

salty65%

amber53%

fresh42%

marine100%

floral92%

tropical84%

aquatic77%

fresh spicy69%

coconut61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both marine and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Seaweed

Heart

Ginger

Base

Sea NotesAmber

Top

GingerNutmegStar Anise

Heart

FrangipaniCoconut

Base

DriftwoodSea NotesSeaweed

InformationalShared notesSeaweed, Ginger and Sea Notes. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,333

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,355

PerfumerRenato Lopena Jr.

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paris by Areej opens with a sharp surge of raw seaweed before settling into zesty ginger and dense amber. Designed for humid summer afternoons and breezy coastal evenings, this aromatic aquatic composition bypasses light citric fruit for a darker salty skin texture. It clings to skin for over ten hours and projects wi…

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Banqeros by Wren Atelier is a unisex Aromatic Aquatic fragrance that explores marine themes with an unexpected spicy kick. Launched in 2022, it balances ginger and nutmeg against a heart of frangipani and creamy coconut. The base anchors the composition with driftwood and seaweed, creating a beachside atmosphere perfe…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Paris or Banqeros?

Paris takes 4 of 4 categories. Paris is rated 4.53/5 from 15 votes; Banqeros is rated 3.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Paris for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Banqeros for a marine and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris or Banqeros?

Paris lasts longest (Paris 95/100, Banqeros 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris or Banqeros?

Paris projects furthest (Paris 95/100, Banqeros 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris and Banqeros smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share marine and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Seaweed, Ginger and Sea Notes.

Is Paris or Banqeros better for summer or winter?

Paris suits daytime wear; Banqeros suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris and Banqeros?

Paris has top notes of Seaweed, heart notes of Ginger, a base of Sea Notes and Amber. Banqeros has top notes of Ginger, Nutmeg and Star Anise, heart notes of Frangipani and Coconut, a base of Driftwood, Sea Notes and Seaweed.