Fragrance comparison

Pearl vs Forgive Us

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 820 ratings analysed

Pearl

Mancera

3.72817 votes

Rank #5,540 FruityMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Forgive Us

Dévier

4.333 votes

Rank #57,362 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Pearl
Choose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Forgive Us
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pearl2/5

Forgive Us2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Forgive Us
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Forgive Us
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Pearl
Fragranxe ranking: Pearl

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PearlMancera

Forgive UsDévier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 817 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

817 votes

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityForgive Us

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value67

Category winnerForgive UsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

musky92%

powdery84%

rose77%

sweet69%

amber61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

fresh77%

woody69%

musky61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

FigBergamotGreen AppleWhite Peach

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseEgyptian JasmineViolet

Base6-10+ hrs

White MuskAmbergris

Top15-30 mins

Green AppleAmalfi LemonCitronPink PepperVetiverLilac

Heart2-4 hrs

White MuskJasmineSandalwoodStyrax

Base6-8+ hrs

White PeachVioletWild BerriesAmberTuberose

Category winnerPearlLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day100

Night30

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex30

Women68

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,540

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews103

Overall rank#57,362

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPearlHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pearl by Mancera delivers an unapologetically sharp, green take on fruity florals. The first blast gives you crisp green apple, sour bergamot, and a leafy fig that smells like snapped stems in a cold produce cooler. Give it ten minutes. The initial alcohol flash burns away into a dewy bouquet of powdery violet, sweet …

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Forgive Us by Dévier delivers an immediate shock of tart green apple and crushed Amalfi lemon. The opening snaps with vivid energy. A sharp burst of pink pepper adds quick fizz before clean lilac and green vetiver steer the blend into crisp territory. Within twenty minutes, the tart fruitiness softens into powdery vio…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pearl or Forgive Us?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Pearl is rated 3.72/5 from 817 votes; Forgive Us is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Pearl for a fruity and musky character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Forgive Us for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pearl or Forgive Us?

Forgive Us lasts longest (Forgive Us 80/100, Pearl 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pearl or Forgive Us?

Projection is very close: Pearl 67/100, Forgive Us 67/100 for sillage.

Do Pearl and Forgive Us smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Green Apple, White Peach, Egyptian Jasmine and Violet.

Is Pearl or Forgive Us better for summer or winter?

Pearl suits daytime wear; Forgive Us suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pearl and Forgive Us?

Pearl has top notes of Fig, Bergamot, Green Apple and White Peach, heart notes of Rose, Egyptian Jasmine and Violet, a base of White Musk and Ambergris. Forgive Us has top notes of Green Apple, Amalfi Lemon, Citron and Pink Pepper, heart notes of White Musk, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Styrax, a base of White Peach, Violet, Wild Berries and Amber.