Fragrance comparison

Paul Smith Floral vs Twilight Orchid

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 253 ratings analysed

Paul Smith Floral

Paul Smith

3.54238 votes

Rank #11,739 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Twilight Orchid

Demeter Fragrance

3.9315 votes

Rank #23,011 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Twilight Orchid takes 3 of 5 categories.

Paul Smith Floral
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Twilight Orchid
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Paul Smith Floral2/5

Twilight Orchid3/5

Ratings & consensus: Twilight Orchid
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Paul Smith Floral
Sillage & projection: Twilight Orchid
Value for money: Twilight Orchid
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paul Smith Floral

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paul Smith FloralPaul Smith

Twilight OrchidDemeter Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.54/ 5 · 238 votes

Have 37%Had 63%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 64%

Category winnerTwilight OrchidRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

227 votes

20%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityPaul Smith Floral

SillageTwilight Orchid

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTwilight OrchidBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

floral100%

amber91%

white floral83%

sweet74%

powdery65%

citrus56%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both floral, amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sweet OrangePink GrapefruitGingerWater Lily

Heart

OrchidWhite MagnoliaOsmanthus

Base

Tonka BeanMuskExotic WoodsAmber

Notes

OrchidJasmineAmberAgarwood (Oud)YuzuPink Grapefruit

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPink Grapefruit, Orchid and Amber. Durations are only published for Twilight Orchid, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 45%Work 32%Date 16%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,739

PerfumerLaurent Bruyere

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#23,011

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerPaul Smith FloralHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paul Smith Floral opens with tangy orange and grapefruit, then settles into a fresh floral heart with a warm ginger edge. On many wearers it reads less like a soft bouquet and more like a crisp, lightly spicy everyday scent. It feels easy, cheerful and spring-friendly, with moderate presence and a shorter wear time. A…

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Twilight Orchid by Demeter Fragrance delivers an airy floral experience centered on delicate orchid petals and sunlit pink grapefruit. It is deceptively gentle. A flash of tart yuzu cuts through the opening before settling into creamy jasmine and soft amber warmth. You will not find heavy barnyard funk here despite th…

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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, Paul Smith Floral or Twilight Orchid?

Twilight Orchid takes 3 of 5 categories. Paul Smith Floral is rated 3.54/5 from 238 votes; Twilight Orchid is rated 3.93/5 from 15 votes. Choose Paul Smith Floral for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Twilight Orchid for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paul Smith Floral or Twilight Orchid?

Paul Smith Floral lasts longest (Paul Smith Floral 53/100, Twilight Orchid 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paul Smith Floral or Twilight Orchid?

Twilight Orchid projects furthest (Twilight Orchid 55/100, Paul Smith Floral 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paul Smith Floral and Twilight Orchid smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Pink Grapefruit, Orchid and Amber.

Is Paul Smith Floral or Twilight Orchid better for summer or winter?

Twilight Orchid suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paul Smith Floral and Twilight Orchid?

Paul Smith Floral has top notes of Sweet Orange, Pink Grapefruit, Ginger and Water Lily, heart notes of Orchid, White Magnolia and Osmanthus, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk, Exotic Woods and Amber. Twilight Orchid features Orchid, Jasmine, Amber, Agarwood (Oud) and Yuzu.