Fragrance comparison

Paris – Paris vs The Colour of Pomegranate

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,085 ratings analysed

4 wins

Paris – Paris

Chanel

4.12951 votes

Rank #29,035 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

The Colour of Pomegranate

Moth and Rabbit Perfumes

3.81134 votes

Rank #16,026 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris – Paris takes 4 of 8 categories.

Paris – Paris
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Colour of Pomegranate
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Paris – Paris4/8

The Colour of Pomegranate3/8

Ratings & consensus: Paris – Paris
Community sentiment: Paris – Paris
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Paris – Paris
Value for money: The Colour of Pomegranate
Versatility: Paris – Paris
Note pyramid (duration): The Colour of Pomegranate
Fragranxe ranking: The Colour of Pomegranate

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris – ParisChanel

The Colour of PomegranateMoth and Rabbit Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 951 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 134 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 78%

Category winnerParis – ParisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

34%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

951 votes

29%Love

35%Like

24%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

134 votes

Category winnerParis – ParisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageParis – Paris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value46

Category winnerThe Colour of PomegranateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

soft spicy61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

rose77%

fruity69%

balsamic61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both rose and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperCitrusesLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Damask Rose

Base4-6 hrs

Patchouli

Top20-40 mins

PomegranateSoapBlack CurrantCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

Damask RoseIncenseBlack PepperelemiWhite Flowers

Base6-8 hrs

White MuskLabdanumSandalwoodCostusGuaiac Wood

Category winnerThe Colour of PomegranateLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer91

Fall0

Winter28

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter75

Day100

Night84

Category winnerParis – ParisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex18

Women79

Men4

Unisex63

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,035

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,026

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerThe Colour of PomegranateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Paris - Paris is a sparkling chypre floral crafted around fresh Damask rose, zesty lemon, and airy patchouli. Launched in 2022 as part of Les Eaux de Chanel collection, this Eau de Toilette opens with a sharp burst of citruses and tingling pink pepper that instantly lifts the senses. As the bright citrus top se…

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The Colour of Pomegranate by Moth and Rabbit Perfumes opens with a crisp splash of traditional vegetable bar soap and crushed, tart pomegranate seeds. Tangy black currant and bright citrus zest give the opening an energetic, mouthwatering snap before deep Damask rose and wisps of church incense settle across the skin.…

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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 – Paris or The Colour of Pomegranate?

Paris – Paris takes 4 of 8 categories. Paris – Paris is rated 4.12/5 from 951 votes; The Colour of Pomegranate is rated 3.81/5 from 134 votes. Choose Paris – Paris for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Colour of Pomegranate for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris – Paris or The Colour of Pomegranate?

They last about the same: Paris – Paris 60/100, The Colour of Pomegranate 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Paris – Paris or The Colour of Pomegranate?

Paris – Paris projects furthest (Paris – Paris 50/100, The Colour of Pomegranate 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris – Paris and The Colour of Pomegranate smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses and Damask Rose.

Is Paris – Paris or The Colour of Pomegranate better for summer or winter?

For summer, Paris – Paris is the stronger pick. For winter, The Colour of Pomegranate is the stronger pick. Paris – Paris suits daytime wear; The Colour of Pomegranate suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris – Paris and The Colour of Pomegranate?

Paris – Paris has top notes of Pink Pepper, Citruses and Lemon, heart notes of Damask Rose, a base of Patchouli. The Colour of Pomegranate has top notes of Pomegranate, Soap, Black Currant and Citruses, heart notes of Damask Rose, Incense, Black Pepper and elemi, a base of White Musk, Labdanum, Sandalwood and Costus.