Fragrance comparison

Paris – Édimbourg vs Crocus

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,311 ratings analysed

3 wins

Paris – Édimbourg

Chanel

4.291,290 votes

Rank #27,894 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Crocus

Santa Eulalia

4.0521 votes

Rank #37,113 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris – Édimbourg takes 3 of 5 categories.

Paris – Édimbourg
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Crocus
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Paris – Édimbourg3/5

Crocus2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris – ÉdimbourgChanel

CrocusSanta Eulalia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 1,290 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%

Category winnerParis – ÉdimbourgRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

34%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

1,290 votes

48%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityCrocus

SillageCrocus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value38

Category winnerParis – ÉdimbourgBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

lavender48%

powdery30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

metallic69%

leather61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CypressJuniper Berries

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarLavenderVetiver

Base5-7 hrs

MuskVanilla

Top

SaffronJuniper BerriesRed Berries

Heart

CypressPatchouliMossRum

Base

IncenseSandalwoodVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesCypress, Juniper Berries, Vetiver and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Paris – Édimbourg, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer97

Fall0

Winter34

Day100

Night29

Spring56

Summer44

Fall89

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex48

Women6

Men44

Unisex44

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,894

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,113

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerParis – ÉdimbourgHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The opening is bracing. Chanel Paris - Edimbourg kicks off with a sharp blast of cold juniper berries and fresh green cypress that feels like stepping into a northern pine grove at sunrise. After ten minutes, the piercing freshness softens into aromatic lavender, earthy vetiver, and dry pencil-shaving cedar. A delica…

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Santa Eulalia Crocus starts sharp with red berries, juniper, and a dry, metallic kick of saffron. A dark splash of rum quickly cuts through the initial berry sweetness. As the scent settles, green cypress and earthy patchouli emerge alongside smoky incense and creamy sandalwood. It delivers a warm spicy bite that sui…

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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 – Édimbourg or Crocus?

Paris – Édimbourg takes 3 of 5 categories. Paris – Édimbourg is rated 4.29/5 from 1,290 votes; Crocus is rated 4.05/5 from 21 votes. Choose Paris – Édimbourg for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Crocus for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris – Édimbourg or Crocus?

Crocus lasts longest (Crocus 66/100, Paris – Édimbourg 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris – Édimbourg or Crocus?

Crocus projects furthest (Crocus 57/100, Paris – Édimbourg 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris – Édimbourg and Crocus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Juniper Berries, Vetiver and Vanilla.

Is Paris – Édimbourg or Crocus better for summer or winter?

Paris – Édimbourg suits daytime wear; Crocus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris – Édimbourg and Crocus?

Paris – Édimbourg has top notes of Cypress and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Cedar, Lavender and Vetiver, a base of Musk and Vanilla. Crocus has top notes of Saffron, Juniper Berries and Red Berries, heart notes of Cypress, Patchouli, Moss and Rum, a base of Incense, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Vetiver.