Fragrance comparison

Periplo vs Upton

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 194 ratings analysed

3 wins

Periplo

L'Erbolario

4.03184 votes

Rank #10,129 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Upton

Papillon

4.1010 votes

Rank #40,504 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Periplo takes 3 of 5 categories.

Periplo
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Upton
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Periplo3/5

Upton2/5

Ratings & consensus: Periplo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Upton
Sillage & projection: Upton
Value for money: Periplo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Periplo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PeriploL'Erbolario

UptonPapillon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 184 votes

Have 39%Had 17%Want 44%

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 67%Had 5%Want 29%

Category winnerPeriploRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

184 votes

40%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityUpton

SillageUpton

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value66

Category winnerPeriploBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

citrus48%

herbal30%

woody100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

powdery70%

green60%

lavender50%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ThymeBay LeafRosemaryLemonPine needlesClary SageBergamotLavender

Heart

NutmegCorianderJasmineCeylon Cinnamon

Base

VetiverCedarOakmossGuaiac WoodSandalwood

Top20-30 mins

LavenderRosemaryNeroliPetitgrain

Heart2-3 hrs

GalbanumJasmineGeraniumClary Sage

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodCedarAmberVetiverOakmoss

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Clary Sage, Lavender and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Upton, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 44%Casual 35%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,129

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#40,504

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPeriploHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Erbolario Periplo opens with a sharp burst of thyme, bay leaf, and lemon before settling into a dry herbal base of vetiver, cedar, and oakmoss. It smells like crushed Mediterranean foliage baked under the afternoon sun, carrying zero sweetness and an earthy, resinous bite. Pine needles and clary sage keep the initia…

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Papillon Upton opens with an intense, bracing jolt of lavender, bitter petitgrain, and crushed rosemary leaves. It immediately recalls classic European barbershop traditions. Give the sharp opening five minutes to burn off its alcohol vapor before leaning in. Once the initial blast settles, dry green galbanum, herbal …

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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, Periplo or Upton?

Periplo takes 3 of 5 categories. Periplo is rated 4.03/5 from 184 votes; Upton is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Periplo for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Upton for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Periplo or Upton?

They last about the same: Upton 60/100, Periplo 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Periplo or Upton?

Upton projects furthest (Upton 63/100, Periplo 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Periplo and Upton smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Clary Sage, Lavender and Jasmine.

Is Periplo or Upton better for summer or winter?

Upton suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Periplo and Upton?

Periplo has top notes of Thyme, Bay Leaf, Rosemary and Lemon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Coriander, Jasmine and Ceylon Cinnamon, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Oakmoss and Guaiac Wood. Upton has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Neroli and Petitgrain, heart notes of Galbanum, Jasmine, Geranium and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Amber and Vetiver.