Fragrance comparison

Pheromone Summer Kiss vs Grenadille d'Afrique

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 562 ratings analysed

Pheromone Summer Kiss

Marilyn Miglin

2.754 votes

Rank #67,443 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Grenadille d'Afrique

Aedes de Venustas

3.93558 votes

Rank #4,286 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grenadille d'Afrique 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.
Grenadille d'Afrique
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Pheromone Summer Kiss1/4

Grenadille d'Afrique2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pheromone Summer KissMarilyn Miglin

Grenadille d'AfriqueAedes de Venustas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

3.93/ 5 · 558 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

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

38%Love

45%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

428 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate44

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityGrenadille d'Afrique

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value43

Category winnerPheromone Summer KissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

white floral84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

violet61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

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

BergamotLavender

Heart

JuniperViolet

Base

VetiverBlackwoodWhite TeaLabdanumMusk

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Lavender, Violet 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter67

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men33

Unisex58

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,443

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#4,286

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerGrenadille d'AfriqueHigher 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 …

Reviews →

Grenadille d'Afrique by Aedes de Venustas is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Grenadille d'Afrique was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Bergamot and Lavender; middle notes are Juniper and Violet; base notes are Vetiver, Blackwood, White Tea, Labdanum and …

Reviews →

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Dunhill EditionAlfred DunhillRUNNER-UP vs

Boss SportHugo BossWINNER

1 person compared this today

Champaca HeadspaceHeadspaceWINNER vs

Sweet Amoris Сладкий ФлиртOsmoGenes PerfumesRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Ho Hang ClubBalenciagaWINNER vs

Jil Sander Man IIIJil SanderRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Very ValentinoValentinoRUNNER-UP vs

Sonia RykielSonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pheromone Summer Kiss or Grenadille d'Afrique?

Grenadille d'Afrique takes 2 of 4 categories. Pheromone Summer Kiss is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes; Grenadille d'Afrique is rated 3.93/5 from 558 votes. Choose Pheromone Summer Kiss for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Grenadille d'Afrique for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Pheromone Summer Kiss or Grenadille d'Afrique?

Grenadille d'Afrique lasts longest (Grenadille d'Afrique 73/100, Pheromone Summer Kiss 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pheromone Summer Kiss or Grenadille d'Afrique?

Projection is very close: Pheromone Summer Kiss 63/100, Grenadille d'Afrique 63/100 for sillage.

Do Pheromone Summer Kiss and Grenadille d'Afrique smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Lavender, Violet and Musk.

Is Pheromone Summer Kiss or Grenadille d'Afrique 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 Grenadille d'Afrique?

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. Grenadille d'Afrique has top notes of Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Juniper and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Blackwood, White Tea and Labdanum.