Penumbra vs Tasmeem Paris Blu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
67%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Penumbra takes 2 of 4 categories.
PenumbraChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tasmeem Paris BluChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Penumbra2/4
Tasmeem Paris Blu1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Penumbra
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Tasmeem Paris Blu
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Penumbra
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PenumbraAquaflor FirenzeTasmeem Paris BluLe ChameauWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate75%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPenumbra
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTasmeem Paris BluBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy91%
vanilla83%
cacao74%
woody65%
balsamic56%
amber100%
woody91%
vanilla83%
warm spicy74%
balsamic65%
citrus56%
Scent match67%Closely related · both amber, vanilla and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CorianderYlang Ylang
Heart
CocoaVanillaIncense
Base
BenzoinAmberSandalwoodPatchouliCedar
Top30 to 45 minutes
Pink PepperBergamotIncense
Heart2 to 4 hours
CedarBulgarian RoseYlang YlangJasmine
Base4 to 7 hours
BenzoinVanilla
InformationalShared notesYlang Ylang, Vanilla, Incense and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Tasmeem Paris Blu, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer33
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
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#56,093
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#56,622
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPenumbraHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPenumbra opens with herbal coriander and sweet ylang ylang before settling into a dark core of dusty cocoa, bittersweet vanilla, and smoky incense. As the scent warms on skin, benzoin and golden amber create a thick resinous base backed by dry sandalwood, patchouli, and cedar. It fits cold winter evenings, fireside dr…
Reviews →Tasmeem Paris Blu by Le Chameau is an oriental spicy fragrance built around resinous warmth, delicate florals, and crisp spice. The scent opens with a burst of bright bergamot paired with the prickle of pink pepper and a dry trail of incense. As the initial sharpness settles, the fragrance reveals a floral heart of Bu…
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, Penumbra or Tasmeem Paris Blu?
Penumbra takes 2 of 4 categories. Penumbra is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Tasmeem Paris Blu is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Penumbra for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tasmeem Paris Blu for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Penumbra or Tasmeem Paris Blu?
Penumbra lasts longest (Penumbra 80/100, Tasmeem Paris Blu 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Penumbra or Tasmeem Paris Blu?
Projection is very close: Penumbra 75/100, Tasmeem Paris Blu 75/100 for sillage.
Do Penumbra and Tasmeem Paris Blu smell similar?
Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Ylang Ylang, Vanilla, Incense and Benzoin.
Is Penumbra or Tasmeem Paris Blu better for summer or winter?
Penumbra suits evening wear; Tasmeem Paris Blu suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Penumbra and Tasmeem Paris Blu?
Penumbra has top notes of Coriander and Ylang Ylang, heart notes of Cocoa, Vanilla and Incense, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Tasmeem Paris Blu has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Incense, heart notes of Cedar, Bulgarian Rose, Ylang Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Benzoin and Vanilla.
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