Fragrance comparison

Paris vs Effie Gold

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

Paris

Pussy Deluxe

3.8211 votes

Rank #44,915 PowderyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Effie Gold

Thera Cosméticos

3.6913 votes

Rank #54,941 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Paris
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Effie Gold
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Paris2/4

Effie Gold2/4

Ratings & consensus: Paris
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Effie Gold
Sillage & projection: Effie Gold
Value for money: Not scored
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

ParisPussy Deluxe

Effie GoldThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

3.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 50%Had 21%Want 29%

Category winnerParisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

38%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

15%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityEffie Gold

SillageEffie Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value59

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

fruity92%

rose84%

musky77%

woody69%

lactonic61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

woody77%

floral69%

patchouli61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ApricotBergamotGinger

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseJasmineViolet

Base4-6 hrs

SandalowoodMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Top

OrangeMandarin OrangeApricotBergamot

Heart

JasmineWhite LilyVioletRosePeony

Base

PatchouliVanillaVetiverMuskSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesApricot, Bergamot, Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Paris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer17

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night35

Spring67

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 40%Work 28%Date 21%Party 12%

Men14

Unisex14

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,915

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#54,941

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pussy Deluxe Paris opens with a burst of ripe apricot flesh, sparkling bergamot, and a tiny bite of fresh ginger. Give it two minutes. The initial alcohol flash burns off fast, revealing a charming heart of dewy rose petals, sweet jasmine, and powdery violet that smells delightfully like vintage face powder. As it war…

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Effie Gold by Thera Cosméticos opens with a bright burst of orange, mandarin orange, and crisp bergamot, balanced by a subtle fleshy apricot undertone. The heart transitions into a lush floral bouquet dominated by jasmine, white lily, rose, and powdery violet. As the composition settles, dark patchouli and earthy veti…

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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, Paris or Effie Gold?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Paris is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; Effie Gold is rated 3.69/5 from 13 votes. Choose Paris for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Effie Gold for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris or Effie Gold?

Effie Gold lasts longest (Effie Gold 63/100, Paris 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris or Effie Gold?

Effie Gold projects furthest (Effie Gold 53/100, Paris 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris and Effie Gold smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Apricot, Bergamot, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Paris or Effie Gold better for summer or winter?

Paris suits daytime wear; Effie Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris and Effie Gold?

Paris has top notes of Apricot, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Sandalowood, Musk and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Effie Gold has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange, Apricot and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, White Lily, Violet and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Vetiver and Musk.