Fragrance comparison

Paris vs Tracy

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6,146 ratings analysed

5 wins

Paris

Yves Saint Laurent

3.885,729 votes

Rank #1,192 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Tracy

Ellen Tracy

3.75417 votes

Rank #7,212 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris takes 5 of 7 categories.

Paris
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Tracy
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Paris5/7

Tracy2/7

Ratings & consensus: Paris
Community sentiment: Paris
Longevity: Paris
Sillage & projection: Paris
Value for money: Tracy
Versatility: Tracy
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

TracyEllen Tracy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 5,729 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 417 votes

Have 47%Had 30%Want 23%

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

26%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

417 votes

Category winnerParisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityParis

SillageParis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value87

Category winnerTracyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral92%

rose84%

violet77%

yellow floral69%

green61%

floral100%

fresh92%

powdery84%

rose77%

almond69%

violet61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and rose

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

PeonyPlum BlossomWater LilyCassia

Heart1 to 3 hours

VioletRoseIrisLily-of-the-Valley

Base2 to 4 hours

Almond MilkSandalwoodVanillaOrris RootWhite Amber

InformationalShared notesRose, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orris Root. Durations are only published for Tracy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter45

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer69

Fall43

Winter32

Day100

Night24

Category winnerTracyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women93

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,192

PerfumerSophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#7,212

PerfumerJean Claude Delville, Richard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews115

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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Tracy by Ellen Tracy is a soft floral fragrance built around fresh blossoms, powdery accents, and a creamy almond base. It opens with an airy splash of water lily, plum blossom, peony, and green cassia, creating an aquatic, dewy floral character. As the initial freshness settles, powdery iris, violet, and classic rose…

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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 Tracy?

Paris takes 5 of 7 categories. Paris is rated 3.88/5 from 5,729 votes; Tracy is rated 3.75/5 from 417 votes. Choose Paris for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Tracy for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris or Tracy?

Paris lasts longest (Paris 73/100, Tracy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris or Tracy?

Paris projects furthest (Paris 67/100, Tracy 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris and Tracy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and rose accords. Common notes include Rose, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orris Root.

Is Paris or Tracy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tracy is the stronger pick. For winter, Paris is the stronger pick. Tracy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris and Tracy?

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. Tracy has top notes of Peony, Plum Blossom, Water Lily and Cassia, heart notes of Violet, Rose, Iris and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Almond Milk, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Orris Root.