Fragrance comparison

Pheromone Pearl vs Paper Blossom

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

2 wins

Pheromone Pearl

Marilyn Miglin

4.405 votes

Rank #42,261 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Paper Blossom

And Other Stories

3.805 votes

Rank #46,707 PowderyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pheromone Pearl takes 2 of 3 categories.

Pheromone Pearl
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Paper Blossom
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pheromone Pearl2/3

Paper Blossom1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pheromone Pearl
Sillage & projection: Paper Blossom
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pheromone Pearl

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pheromone PearlMarilyn Miglin

Paper BlossomAnd Other Stories

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 39%Had 9%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

20%Love

40%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityPheromone Pearl

SillagePaper Blossom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value65

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

powdery100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

woody77%

violet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Bitter OrangePomeloCassis

Heart2 to 3 hours

VioletBulgarian RoseJasmine Sambac

Base3 to 4 hours

CedarAmberMusk

Top

PearPomeloCassis

Heart

VioletOrrisAgave

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesPomelo, Cassis, Violet and Amber. Durations are only published for Pheromone Pearl, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,261

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#46,707

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerPheromone PearlHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pheromone Pearl by Marilyn Miglin is a floral woody musk that takes a bright, tangy approach to daily wear. It opens with a splash of tart pomelo, crisp bitter orange, and dark cassis. This energetic citrus start soon meets a gentle floral heart of powdery violet, Bulgarian rose, and jasmine sambac. The base grounds t…

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Paper Blossom is a light floral fruity fragrance from And Other Stories. It opens with bright pear and pomelo before softening into a delicate heart of violet and wild orris. A base of smooth sandalwood and vanilla pods anchors the composition, making it a gentle choice for casual spring strolls or quiet days in the 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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pheromone Pearl or Paper Blossom?

Pheromone Pearl takes 2 of 3 categories. Pheromone Pearl is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Paper Blossom is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Pheromone Pearl for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Paper Blossom for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pheromone Pearl or Paper Blossom?

Pheromone Pearl lasts longest (Pheromone Pearl 60/100, Paper Blossom 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pheromone Pearl or Paper Blossom?

Paper Blossom projects furthest (Paper Blossom 58/100, Pheromone Pearl 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pheromone Pearl and Paper Blossom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Pomelo, Cassis, Violet and Amber.

Is Pheromone Pearl or Paper Blossom better for summer or winter?

Pheromone Pearl suits daytime wear; Paper Blossom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pheromone Pearl and Paper Blossom?

Pheromone Pearl has top notes of Bitter Orange, Pomelo and Cassis, heart notes of Violet, Bulgarian Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Cedar, Amber and Musk. Paper Blossom has top notes of Pear, Pomelo and Cassis, heart notes of Violet, Orris and Agave, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber.