Fragrance comparison

Paris Izmir vs Cassandra

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 156 ratings analysed

Paris Izmir

Carven

4.19147 votes

Rank #10,390 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Cassandra

Weil

4.679 votes

Rank #27,046 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cassandra takes 3 of 4 categories.

Paris Izmir
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Cassandra
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Paris Izmir1/4

Cassandra3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris IzmirCarven

CassandraWeil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 40%Had 14%Want 45%

4.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 15%Had 2%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

147 votes

89%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityCassandra

SillageCassandra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCassandraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

rose77%

floral69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

woody92%

musky84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both amber, woody and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FreesiaBergamot

Heart

RoseMyrrh

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinPatchouli

Top

AldehydesLemonBergamotGeranium

Heart

RoseLavenderJasmineMyrrhHazelnutGalbanumPatchouliHoney

Base

MuskAmberCivetResinsBenzoinStyraxSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Myrrh and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring30

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex34

Women60

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,390

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#27,046

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerParis IzmirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paris Izmir opens with a crisp flash of bergamot and freesia before revealing a dense heart of Turkish rose and smoky myrrh. Rich benzoin and earthy patchouli settle into the base, creating a cozy honeyed warmth. It suits cool October afternoons when you want a rich floral sweater scent.

Reviews →

Cassandra opens with a sharp burst of cold aldehydes and zesty lemon, creating a crisp and bracing initial impression. This chilly brightness quickly softens as the fragrance settles onto the skin, allowing a rich heart of powdery rose, dirty patchouli, and warm honey to surface. The evolution is slow and dramatic, sh…

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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 Izmir or Cassandra?

Cassandra takes 3 of 4 categories. Paris Izmir is rated 4.19/5 from 147 votes; Cassandra is rated 4.67/5 from 9 votes. Choose Paris Izmir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Cassandra for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris Izmir or Cassandra?

Cassandra lasts longest (Cassandra 87/100, Paris Izmir 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris Izmir or Cassandra?

Cassandra projects furthest (Cassandra 75/100, Paris Izmir 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris Izmir and Cassandra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Myrrh and Sandalwood.

Is Paris Izmir or Cassandra better for summer or winter?

Cassandra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris Izmir and Cassandra?

Paris Izmir has top notes of Freesia and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Myrrh, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin and Patchouli. Cassandra has top notes of Aldehydes, Lemon, Bergamot and Geranium, heart notes of Rose, Lavender, Jasmine and Myrrh, a base of Musk, Amber, Civet and Resins.