Fragrance comparison

Paris vs Pheromone

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 6,045 ratings analysed

4 wins

Paris

Yves Saint Laurent

3.885,729 votes

Rank #1,155 PowderyFloral

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19%scent match

Clearly different

Pheromone

Marilyn Miglin

3.78316 votes

Rank #6,414 WoodyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris takes 4 of 7 categories.

Paris
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Pheromone
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Paris4/7

Pheromone3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ParisYves Saint Laurent

PheromoneMarilyn Miglin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 5,729 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.78/ 5 · 316 votes

Have 41%Had 21%Want 38%

Category winnerParisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

5,729 votes

32%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

316 votes

Category winnerParisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityPheromone

SillageParis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value65

Category winnerPheromoneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral92%

rose84%

violet77%

yellow floral69%

green61%

woody100%

green92%

warm spicy84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseMimosaHiacynthGeraniumGreen NotesOrange BlossomNasturtiumHawthorn

Heart

VioletLilyYlang-YlangLime BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineOrris Root

Base

IrisHeliotropeMuskSandalwoodOakmossAmberCedar

Top15 to 30 minutes

SpicesGreen NotesPalm LeafMintRosemaryLotus

Heart2 to 3 hours

JasmineYlang-YlangOrange BlossomRoseIris

Base6 to 9 hours

OakmossWoodsy NotesSandalwoodVodkaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRose, Green Notes, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Pheromone, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter45

Day–

Night–

Spring56

Summer50

Fall100

Winter91

Day84

Night100

Category winnerPheromoneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women93

Men2

Unisex40

Women58

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,155

PerfumerSophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#6,414

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews87

Category winnerParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yves Saint Laurent Paris is a cheerful, romantic floral centered around bright pink rose, powdery violet, and honeyed mimosa. Created in 1983, it bursts open with a lush garden medley of fresh geranium, hyacinth, and green leaves before settling into a warm cosmetic powder heart. As it warms on the skin, soft iris, cr…

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Pheromone by Marilyn Miglin is a classic chypre floral fragrance first launched in 1978. It opens with a sharp burst of green notes, cool mint, palm leaf, and pungent spices, backed by a brisk touch of rosemary and airy lotus. As the punchy opening settles, a traditional floral heart emerges with jasmine, ylang-ylang,…

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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 Pheromone?

Paris takes 4 of 7 categories. Paris is rated 3.88/5 from 5,729 votes; Pheromone is rated 3.78/5 from 316 votes. Choose Paris for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Pheromone for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris or Pheromone?

They last about the same: Pheromone 74/100, Paris 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Paris or Pheromone?

Paris projects furthest (Paris 67/100, Pheromone 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris and Pheromone smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Rose, Green Notes, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Paris or Pheromone better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pheromone is the stronger pick. For winter, Pheromone is the stronger pick. Pheromone suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris and Pheromone?

Paris has top notes of Rose, Mimosa, Hiacynth and Geranium, heart notes of Violet, Lily, Ylang-Ylang and Lime Blossom, a base of Iris, Heliotrope, Musk and Sandalwood. Pheromone has top notes of Spices, Green Notes, Palm Leaf and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Woodsy Notes, Sandalwood and Vodka.