Fragrance comparison

Paris vs Perlerette

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 281 ratings analysed

Paris

Pussy Deluxe

3.8211 votes

Rank #44,915 PowderyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Perlerette

Volnay

3.90270 votes

Rank #4,256 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Perlerette takes 4 of 4 categories.

Paris
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Perlerette
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Paris0/4

Perlerette4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ParisPussy Deluxe

PerleretteVolnay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

3.90/ 5 · 270 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerPerleretteRating 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

37%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

188 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityPerlerette

SillagePerlerette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value51

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

fruity92%

rose84%

musky77%

woody69%

lactonic61%

powdery100%

violet90%

vanilla80%

floral70%

iris60%

musky50%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both powdery and musky

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

AldehydesBergamot

Heart

RoseLilacPink PepperJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

Powdery NotesVanillaIrisVioletAmbrette (Musk Mallow)MuskClove

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Jasmine and Violet. 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

Spring90

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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

Men3

Unisex6

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,915

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#4,256

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews51

Category winnerPerleretteHigher 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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Perlerette is a powdery violet and rose fragrance with an unmistakable lipstick feel, brightened by aldehydes and bergamot at the top. It opens airy, then settles into soft iris, vanilla, musk and a vintage-style cosmetic warmth. If you enjoy elegant makeup-powder florals, this is easy to sample. It usually suits cool…

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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 Perlerette?

Perlerette takes 4 of 4 categories. Paris is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; Perlerette is rated 3.90/5 from 270 votes. Choose Paris for a powdery and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Perlerette for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Paris or Perlerette?

Perlerette lasts longest (Perlerette 72/100, Paris 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris or Perlerette?

Perlerette projects furthest (Perlerette 64/100, Paris 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris and Perlerette smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Jasmine and Violet.

Is Paris or Perlerette better for summer or winter?

Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris and Perlerette?

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). Perlerette has top notes of Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Lilac, Pink Pepper and Jasmine, a base of Powdery Notes, Vanilla, Iris and Violet.