Fragrance comparison

Pheromone Summer Kiss vs Great Lord

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 162 ratings analysed

Pheromone Summer Kiss

Marilyn Miglin

2.754 votes

Rank #67,443 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Great Lord

Vilhelm Parfumerie

3.39158 votes

Rank #17,789 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Great Lord takes 2 of 4 categories.

Pheromone Summer Kiss
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Great Lord
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Pheromone Summer Kiss1/4

Great Lord2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Great Lord
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Pheromone Summer Kiss
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Great Lord

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pheromone Summer KissMarilyn Miglin

Great LordVilhelm Parfumerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

3.39/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

26%Love

28%Like

15%Ok

22%Dislike

9%Hate

158 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate44

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityGreat Lord

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value29

Category winnerPheromone Summer KissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

aromatic100%

woody92%

white floral84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

earthy84%

leather77%

mossy69%

fruity61%

Scent match11%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

JuniperSea NotesLavenderCalifornian LemonItalian Mandarin

Heart2 to 4 hours

White LilyItalian Jasmine

Base4 to 8 hours

VioletPatchouliMuskAmber

Top

CardamomItalian MandarinPlum

Heart

OakmossImmortelleLeatherVioletChinese OsmanthusSaffron

Base

PatchouliAmberMuskSugar

InformationalShared notesItalian Mandarin, Violet, Patchouli and Musk. Durations are only published for Pheromone Summer Kiss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Spring92

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men36

Unisex56

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,443

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#17,789

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerGreat LordHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pheromone Summer Kiss by Marilyn Miglin presents a crisp, botanical blend that takes a distinct turn away from traditional sweet summer releases. The fragrance opens with an astringent burst of juniper, sharp Californian lemon, and breezy sea notes, backed by an aromatic cut of lavender. Rather than leaning into lush …

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Great Lord by Vilhelm Parfumerie presents a dry, leathery profile with a surprising touch of sweet plum. Designed by Jérôme Epinette, this fragrance sits in a space between bitter minerals and warm spices, making it ideal for cool autumn evenings. It offers a structured option for those who want a leather scent that d…

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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 Summer Kiss or Great Lord?

Great Lord takes 2 of 4 categories. Pheromone Summer Kiss is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes; Great Lord is rated 3.39/5 from 158 votes. Choose Pheromone Summer Kiss for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Great Lord for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Pheromone Summer Kiss or Great Lord?

Great Lord lasts longest (Great Lord 70/100, Pheromone Summer Kiss 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pheromone Summer Kiss or Great Lord?

Projection is very close: Pheromone Summer Kiss 63/100, Great Lord 63/100 for sillage.

Do Pheromone Summer Kiss and Great Lord smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Italian Mandarin, Violet, Patchouli and Musk.

Is Pheromone Summer Kiss or Great Lord better for summer or winter?

Pheromone Summer Kiss suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pheromone Summer Kiss and Great Lord?

Pheromone Summer Kiss has top notes of Juniper, Sea Notes, Lavender and Californian Lemon, heart notes of White Lily and Italian Jasmine, a base of Violet, Patchouli, Musk and Amber. Great Lord has top notes of Cardamom, Italian Mandarin and Plum, heart notes of Oakmoss, Immortelle, Leather and Violet, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Musk and Sugar.