Fragrance comparison

Pheromone Pearl vs Zatz

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

Pheromone Pearl

Marilyn Miglin

4.405 votes

Rank #42,261 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Zatz

Thera Cosméticos

4.0522 votes

Rank #27,516 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zatz takes 3 of 3 categories.

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

Pheromone Pearl0/3

Zatz3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pheromone PearlMarilyn Miglin

ZatzThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

4.05/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 41%Had 16%Want 43%

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

50%Love

27%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityZatz

SillageZatz

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%

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

caramel69%

nutty61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

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

CassisPlumPomelo

Heart

SandalwoodWhite LilyViolet

Base

CaramelHazelnutMusk

InformationalShared notesPomelo, Cassis, Violet and Musk. 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

Summer70

Fall80

Winter50

Day70

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men9

Unisex27

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,261

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#27,516

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerZatzHigher 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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Zatz opens with a sharp burst of cassis and dark plum, offset by bright pomelo. The heart settles into white lily and violet over a dry sandalwood structure, giving it a dense, powdery weight. As the hours pass, warm caramel and hazelnut emerge beside clean musk. It wears best during cool spring evenings or autumn ni…

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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 Zatz?

Zatz takes 3 of 3 categories. Pheromone Pearl is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Zatz is rated 4.05/5 from 22 votes. Choose Pheromone Pearl for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Zatz for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pheromone Pearl or Zatz?

Zatz lasts longest (Zatz 65/100, Pheromone Pearl 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pheromone Pearl or Zatz?

Zatz projects furthest (Zatz 64/100, Pheromone Pearl 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pheromone Pearl and Zatz smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Pomelo, Cassis, Violet and Musk.

Is Pheromone Pearl or Zatz better for summer or winter?

Pheromone Pearl suits daytime wear; Zatz suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pheromone Pearl and Zatz?

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. Zatz has top notes of Cassis, Plum and Pomelo, heart notes of Sandalwood, White Lily and Violet, a base of Caramel, Hazelnut and Musk.