Fragrance comparison

Petrichor vs Pélargonium

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 660 ratings analysed

Petrichor

Marissa Zappas

3.93176 votes

Rank #13,953 EarthyWoody

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43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Pélargonium

Aedes de Venustas

3.91484 votes

Rank #4,628 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pélargonium takes 5 of 7 categories.

Petrichor
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pélargonium
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Petrichor2/7

Pélargonium5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PetrichorMarissa Zappas

PélargoniumAedes de Venustas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 176 votes

Have 16%Had 2%Want 81%

3.91/ 5 · 484 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

Category winnerPélargoniumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

40%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

176 votes

34%Love

45%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

340 votes

Category winnerPélargoniumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPélargonium

SillagePélargonium

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value45

Category winnerPetrichorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

iris65%

powdery53%

mossy42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

citrus65%

warm spicy53%

earthy42%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Earthy NotesLemon

Heart1 to 3 hours

VetiverOrris RootImmortelle

Base2 to 4 hours

MossAmbergrisMuskSandalwood

Top

BergamotClary SageCardamomBlack PepperMandarin OrangeSichuan Pepper

Heart

African GeraniumElemi resinOrris RootCarrot Seeds

Base

VetiverMossGuaiac WoodMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Orris Root, Moss and Musk. Durations are only published for Petrichor, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer54

Fall78

Winter30

Day100

Night51

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPetrichorMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex82

Women15

Men23

Unisex65

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,953

PerfumerMarissa Zappas

Launched—

Reviews32

Overall rank#4,628

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerPélargoniumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Petrichor by Marissa Zappas captures the grounding smell of damp earth meeting cool air after a downpour. The scent opens with sharp lemon alongside cold earthy notes, creating an immediate sensation of wet garden soil. As the initial brightness settles, orris root and vetiver introduce a dry, powdery texture accented…

Reviews →

Pélargonium by Aedes de Venustas is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Pélargonium was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Nathalie Feisthauer. Top notes are Bergamot, Clary Sage, Cardamom, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Sichuan Pepper; middle notes are African Geranium, Elemi resin, O…

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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, Petrichor or Pélargonium?

Pélargonium takes 5 of 7 categories. Petrichor is rated 3.93/5 from 176 votes; Pélargonium is rated 3.91/5 from 484 votes. Choose Petrichor for a earthy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pélargonium for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Petrichor or Pélargonium?

Pélargonium lasts longest (Pélargonium 73/100, Petrichor 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Petrichor or Pélargonium?

Pélargonium projects furthest (Pélargonium 65/100, Petrichor 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Petrichor and Pélargonium smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Orris Root, Moss and Musk.

Is Petrichor or Pélargonium better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pélargonium is the stronger pick. For winter, Petrichor is the stronger pick. Petrichor suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Petrichor and Pélargonium?

Petrichor has top notes of Earthy Notes and Lemon, heart notes of Vetiver, Orris Root and Immortelle, a base of Moss, Ambergris, Musk and Sandalwood. Pélargonium has top notes of Bergamot, Clary Sage, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of African Geranium, Elemi resin, Orris Root and Carrot Seeds, a base of Vetiver, Moss, Guaiac Wood and Musk.