Parure vs Gianni
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.
ParureChoose it for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
GianniChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Parure4/8
Gianni4/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Parure
- Community sentiment
- Parure
- Longevity
- Gianni
- Sillage & projection
- Gianni
- Value for money
- Gianni
- Versatility
- Parure
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Gianni
- Fragranxe ranking
- Parure
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ParureGuerlainGianniVersaceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.36/ 5 · 517 votes
Have 40%Had 16%Want 44%
4.25/ 5 · 327 votes
Have 42%Had 21%Want 37%
Category winnerParureRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
31%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
517 votes
50%Love
37%Like
3%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
327 votes
Category winnerParureMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGianni
SillageGianni
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGianniBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
earthy92%
fruity84%
mossy77%
floral69%
citrus61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
white floral84%
woody77%
balsamic69%
earthy61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
PlumGreen NotesBergamotFruity NotesCitruses
Heart2 to 4 hours
RoseNarcissusOrris RootLilacJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base5 to 8 hours
OakmossLeatherSpicesPatchouliAmber
Top15-30 mins
SpicesAldehydesFruity NotesBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
CarnationTuberoseNarcissusGardeniaOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base8-12+ hrs
OakmossBenzoinMyrrhIncenseAmberSandalwoodLeatherPatchouli
Category winnerGianniLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring98
Summer57
Fall100
Winter73
Day100
Night61
Spring31
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day59
Night100
Category winnerParureMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,484
PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain
Launched—
Reviews52
Overall rank#25,806
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerParureHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotParure by Guerlain is a vintage chypre fruity fragrance built on contrasting tart orchard fruit and dry woodland textures. The scent opens with tangy bergamot, dark plum, and sharp green notes before softening into a classic floral heart. Dewy rose, narcissus, orris root, and crisp lily-of-the-valley provide a poised,…
Reviews →Gianni Versace by Versace is a fearless 1981 vintage chypre that refuses to whisper. Do not expect modern sugar. Instead, the first blast hits with brisk aldehydes, sharp bergamot, and pungent dry spices that crackle across the air. As the initial sharpness calms, deep carnation and velvety tuberose merge into a dense…
Reviews →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, Parure or Gianni?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Parure is rated 4.36/5 from 517 votes; Gianni is rated 4.25/5 from 327 votes. Choose Parure for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Gianni for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Parure or Gianni?
Gianni lasts longest (Gianni 80/100, Parure 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Parure or Gianni?
Gianni projects furthest (Gianni 74/100, Parure 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Parure and Gianni smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Fruity Notes, Narcissus and Orris Root.
Is Parure or Gianni better for summer or winter?
For summer, Parure is the stronger pick. For winter, Gianni is the stronger pick. Parure suits daytime wear; Gianni suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Parure and Gianni?
Parure has top notes of Plum, Green Notes, Bergamot and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Rose, Narcissus, Orris Root and Lilac, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Spices and Patchouli. Gianni has top notes of Spices, Aldehydes, Fruity Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Tuberose, Narcissus and Gardenia, a base of Oakmoss, Benzoin, Myrrh and Incense.
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