Fragrance comparison

Perpetuum vs Sublime

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 173 ratings analysed

Perpetuum

Brocard

3.6599 votes

Rank #18,433 White FloralAquatic

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68%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Sublime

Simone Cosac Profumi

3.7874 votes

Rank #33,161 White FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sublime takes 5 of 7 categories.

Perpetuum
Choose it for a white floral and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sublime
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Perpetuum2/7

Sublime5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PerpetuumBrocard

SublimeSimone Cosac Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 50%Had 18%Want 33%

3.78/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 23%Had 27%Want 50%

Category winnerSublimeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

48%Like

17%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

99 votes

20%Love

53%Like

12%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerSublimeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySublime

SillageSublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value36

Category winnerPerpetuumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

aquatic92%

ozonic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

white floral100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

aquatic77%

vanilla69%

ozonic61%

Scent match68%Closely related · both white floral, aquatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WatermelonPearPineappleMandarin Orange

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineHeliotropeViolet Leaf

Base

AmberMuskCedar

Top

PearMandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart

GardeniaJasmineViolet Leaf

Base

HeliotropeCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPear, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Heliotrope. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer43

Fall30

Winter26

Day100

Night50

Category winnerSublimeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex10

Women88

Men10

Unisex10

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,433

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#33,161

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPerpetuumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Perpetuum by Brocard opens with a refreshing splash of watermelon, mandarin orange, and crisp pear that instantly brightens warm spring mornings. A delicate heart of lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, and powdery violet leaf emerges after twenty minutes, creating a weightless floral aura on skin. The finish settles into cle…

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Sublime opens with juicy pear and mandarin, then settles into a soft white floral heart with gardenia, jasmine and a powdery heliotrope finish. The overall effect reads creamy, airy and slightly ozonic rather than dense. It suits shoppers who enjoy feminine floral scents with a fruity opening and a smooth woody-musky …

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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, Perpetuum or Sublime?

Sublime takes 5 of 7 categories. Perpetuum is rated 3.65/5 from 99 votes; Sublime is rated 3.78/5 from 74 votes. Choose Perpetuum for a white floral and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sublime for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Perpetuum or Sublime?

Sublime lasts longest (Sublime 73/100, Perpetuum 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Perpetuum or Sublime?

Sublime projects furthest (Sublime 70/100, Perpetuum 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Perpetuum and Sublime smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, aquatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Pear, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Heliotrope.

Is Perpetuum or Sublime better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sublime is the stronger pick. For winter, Perpetuum is the stronger pick. Perpetuum suits daytime wear; Sublime suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Perpetuum and Sublime?

Perpetuum has top notes of Watermelon, Pear, Pineapple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Heliotrope and Violet Leaf, a base of Amber, Musk and Cedar. Sublime has top notes of Pear, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine and Violet Leaf, a base of Heliotrope, Cedar and Patchouli.