Fragrance comparison

Petrichor vs Soho

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 371 ratings analysed

Petrichor

Marissa Zappas

3.93176 votes

Rank #13,953 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Soho

Bond No 9

3.81195 votes

Rank #11,476 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Soho takes 4 of 7 categories.

Petrichor
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Soho
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Petrichor3/7

Soho4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PetrichorMarissa Zappas

SohoBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 176 votes

Have 16%Had 2%Want 81%

3.81/ 5 · 195 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

Category winnerPetrichorRating 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

35%Love

34%Like

10%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

158 votes

Category winnerPetrichorMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySoho

SillageSoho

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value30

Category winnerPetrichorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

iris65%

powdery53%

mossy42%

white floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

mossy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and aromatic

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

Sweet OrangePetitgrainCassis

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineOrris Root

Base

MossCedarVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Orris Root and Moss. 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

Summer55

Fall72

Winter38

Day100

Night44

Category winnerSohoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex82

Women15

Men10

Unisex43

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,953

PerfumerMarissa Zappas

Launched—

Reviews32

Overall rank#11,476

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerSohoHigher 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…

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Soho opens as a bright orange blossom and citrus scent with petitgrain sharpness, then softens into jasmine, powdery orris, and a green woody base. It reads polished, floral, and slightly soapy rather than sweet. This suits someone who likes fresh white florals with a clean, tailored feel. Spring and daytime wear make…

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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 Soho?

Soho takes 4 of 7 categories. Petrichor is rated 3.93/5 from 176 votes; Soho is rated 3.81/5 from 195 votes. Choose Petrichor for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Soho for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Petrichor or Soho?

Soho lasts longest (Soho 79/100, Petrichor 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Petrichor or Soho?

Soho projects furthest (Soho 71/100, Petrichor 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Petrichor and Soho smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Orris Root and Moss.

Is Petrichor or Soho better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Petrichor and Soho?

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. Soho has top notes of Sweet Orange, Petitgrain and Cassis, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Orris Root, a base of Moss, Cedar, Vetiver and Amber.