Pavlova vs Persuasive Intense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pavlova takes 4 of 4 categories.
PavlovaChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Persuasive IntenseChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pavlova4/4
Persuasive Intense0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Pavlova
- Sillage & projection
- Pavlova
- Value for money
- Pavlova
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pavlova
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PavlovaPayotPersuasive IntenseAmadoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 5 · 393 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
4.17/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 58%Had 0%Want 42%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
55%Like
2%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate
352 votes
67%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
17%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPavlova
SillagePavlova
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPavlovaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
white floral84%
earthy77%
green69%
fresh spicy61%
citrus100%
woody92%
white floral84%
powdery77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CassiaGrapefruitRaspberryMandarin Orange
Heart
TuberoseHiacynthGeraniumYlang-YlangJasmineNeroli
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodMuskVanilla
Top
Violet LeavesGrapefruitAlmondYlang-YlangMandarin Orange
Heart
NeroliOrrisJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliVanillaVetiverAmberTonkaMusk
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter91
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night75
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,789
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews81
Overall rank#55,848
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPavlovaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPavlova is an old-school floral with a bright fruity opening, then a fuller heart of tuberose, jasmine and ylang-ylang over moss, woods and soft vanilla. On skin it often reads green, powdery and slightly soapy, with a distinctly vintage character. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic florals with oakmoss depth more th…
Reviews →Persuasive Intense is a bright citrus and white floral scent wrapped in soft woods and vanilla. It opens green and zesty (violet leaf, grapefruit, mandarin), then turns smoother with almond and a powdery orris-neroli heart. The dry-down leans creamy and warm (sandalwood, tonka, amber, musk), with a tidy patchouli and…
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, Pavlova or Persuasive Intense?
Pavlova takes 4 of 4 categories. Pavlova is rated 3.86/5 from 393 votes; Persuasive Intense is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Pavlova for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Persuasive Intense for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Pavlova or Persuasive Intense?
Pavlova lasts longest (Pavlova 73/100, Persuasive Intense 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pavlova or Persuasive Intense?
Pavlova projects furthest (Pavlova 64/100, Persuasive Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pavlova and Persuasive Intense smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.
Is Pavlova or Persuasive Intense better for summer or winter?
Persuasive Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pavlova and Persuasive Intense?
Pavlova has top notes of Cassia, Grapefruit, Raspberry and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Hiacynth, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk. Persuasive Intense has top notes of Violet Leaves, Grapefruit, Almond and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Neroli, Orris, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla and Vetiver.
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