Fragrance comparison

Pichola vs Sepal

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 278 ratings analysed

Pichola

Neela Vermeire Creations

3.98262 votes

Rank #10,100 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sepal

Criminal Elements

4.0016 votes

Rank #38,208 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sepal takes 3 of 5 categories.

Pichola
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sepal
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pichola2/5

Sepal3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PicholaNeela Vermeire Creations

SepalCriminal Elements

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 262 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%

Category winnerPicholaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

44%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

262 votes

44%Love

38%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySepal

SillageSepal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value88

Category winnerSepalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

floral60%

tuberose50%

citrus100%

white floral91%

sweet83%

floral74%

powdery65%

musky56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliMagnoliaClementineCardamomCinnamonSaffronBergamotJuniper

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmine SambacYlang-YlangRose

Base

SandalwoodDriftwoodHaitian VetiverBenzoin

Notes

Orange BlossomClementineMimosaMuskAmbergrisMagnolia

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Clementine and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Sepal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall52

Winter24

Day100

Night46

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex39

Women60

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,100

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#38,208

PerfumerCorey Newcombe

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerPicholaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pichola by Neela Vermeire Creations opens with a bright flash of clementine, neroli, and bergamot before settling into a dense heart of tuberose and orange blossom. Cardamom, saffron, and cinnamon add a dry, warm spice that cuts through the natural creaminess of the white flowers. Sandalwood and Haitian vetiver in th…

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Sepal by Criminal Elements opens with a bright splash of juicy clementine and fresh orange blossom before settling into lush magnolia petals and powdery mimosa. The perfume recreates the sensation of thick yellow florals dusted with golden pollen, grounded by an intimate foundation of clean musk and warm ambergris. It…

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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, Pichola or Sepal?

Sepal takes 3 of 5 categories. Pichola is rated 3.98/5 from 262 votes; Sepal is rated 4.00/5 from 16 votes. Choose Pichola for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sepal for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pichola or Sepal?

They last about the same: Sepal 65/100, Pichola 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Pichola or Sepal?

Sepal projects furthest (Sepal 64/100, Pichola 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pichola and Sepal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Clementine and Orange Blossom.

Is Pichola or Sepal better for summer or winter?

Pichola suits daytime wear; Sepal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pichola and Sepal?

Pichola has top notes of Neroli, Magnolia, Clementine and Cardamom, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Driftwood, Haitian Vetiver and Benzoin. Sepal features Orange Blossom, Clementine, Mimosa, Musk and Ambergris.