Percival vs Sapphire
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.
PercivalChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SapphireChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Percival3/6
Sapphire3/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Percival
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Sapphire
- Sillage & projection
- Sapphire
- Value for money
- Sapphire
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Percival
- Fragranxe ranking
- Percival
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PercivalParfums de MarlySapphirePrisma ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.24/ 5 · 5,142 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
3.60/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 27%Had 8%Want 65%
Category winnerPercivalRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
28%Like
12%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
5,142 votes
50%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
30%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySapphire
SillageSapphire
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSapphireBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
musky61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
soft spicy77%
patchouli69%
floral61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotGeraniumPink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
HedioneVioletJasmineCorianderCinnamonCardamom
Base6-10 hrs
AmbroxanAmberwoodMuskBalsam FirClearwoodTonka
Top30 to 45 minutes
Pink PepperPetitgrainBergamotCitronLemonMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 4 hours
PatchouliTarragonCardamomMagnoliaTonka
Base5 to 8 hours
SandalwoodAmberwoodBenzoin
Category winnerPercivalLongest dry-down: 6-10 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter33
Day100
Night57
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter25
Day67
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#1,450
PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani
Launched—
Reviews210
Overall rank#44,574
PerfumerIsaac Hilton
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerPercivalHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotParfums de Marly Percival upgrades the classic fresh fragrance formula with serious concentration and muscle. It cuts deep. Tart Italian bergamot and mandarin orange burst open alongside spicy pink pepper, slicing through heavy morning air with crisp barbershop energy. Fresh lavender and geranium steady that citrus pu…
Reviews →Prisma Parfums launched Sapphire in 2023 as a woody aromatic composition crafted by perfumer Isaac Hilton. It presents a punchy citrus opening led by citron, lemon, bergamot, mandarin orange, and green petitgrain, sharpened by a burst of pink pepper. As the sharp initial blast settles, herbal tarragon and spicy cardam…
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, Percival or Sapphire?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Percival is rated 4.24/5 from 5,142 votes; Sapphire is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose Percival for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sapphire for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Percival or Sapphire?
They last about the same: Sapphire 74/100, Percival 72/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Percival or Sapphire?
Sapphire projects furthest (Sapphire 64/100, Percival 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Percival and Sapphire smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Cardamom.
Is Percival or Sapphire better for summer or winter?
Percival suits daytime wear; Sapphire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Percival and Sapphire?
Percival has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Geranium, heart notes of Hedione, Violet, Jasmine and Coriander, a base of Ambroxan, Amberwood, Musk and Balsam Fir. Sapphire has top notes of Pink Pepper, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Citron, heart notes of Patchouli, Tarragon, Cardamom and Magnolia, a base of Sandalwood, Amberwood and Benzoin.
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