Platinum vs Edgewater
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Edgewater takes 3 of 5 categories.
PlatinumChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
EdgewaterChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Platinum2/5
Edgewater3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Platinum
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Edgewater
- Sillage & projection
- Edgewater
- Value for money
- Platinum
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Edgewater
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PlatinumPhytodermEdgewaterMichael Malul LondonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%
4.00/ 5 · 91 votes
Have 47%Had 6%Want 48%
Category winnerPlatinumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
47%Love
29%Like
9%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
91 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEdgewater
SillageEdgewater
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPlatinumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet92%
aromatic84%
green77%
fresh spicy69%
leather61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
green84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MintAppleLemonSage
Heart
PineapplePlumCinnamonLavenderBlack Pepper
Base
LeatherVanillaCedarPatchouliTobaccoIso E Super
Top
PeppermintAppleGrapefruitBergamotBlack PepperCardamomCinnamon
Heart
LactonesFig LeafCoconutLavenderSageSaffronPetitgrainTimur
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodCedarTobaccoVanillaTonka BeanHeliotrope
InformationalShared notesApple, Sage, Cinnamon and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer11
Fall100
Winter67
Day63
Night100
Spring100
Summer85
Fall0
Winter36
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#42,457
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#32,081
PerfumerRichard Herpin
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEdgewaterHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPlatinum by Phytoderm opens with a sharp, crisp mint and apple combination that immediately commands attention. As it moves into the heart, pineapple and plum introduce a fruity sweetness, while the leather and tobacco base gives it a grounded, masculine finish. It works well for casual daily wear, especially during t…
Reviews →Edgewater opens crisp and lively, with peppermint, grapefruit, bergamot and apple giving it a cool, aromatic lift. As it settles, fig leaf, lavender, sage and creamy coconut-like lactones soften the spice and pull it into a greener, smoother shape. The dry-down adds tobacco, sandalwood, cedar, vanilla and tonka, so it…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Platinum or Edgewater?
Edgewater takes 3 of 5 categories. Platinum is rated 4.50/5 from 12 votes; Edgewater is rated 4.00/5 from 91 votes. Choose Platinum for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Edgewater for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Platinum or Edgewater?
Edgewater lasts longest (Edgewater 69/100, Platinum 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Platinum or Edgewater?
Edgewater projects furthest (Edgewater 58/100, Platinum 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Platinum and Edgewater smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Apple, Sage, Cinnamon and Lavender.
Is Platinum or Edgewater better for summer or winter?
Platinum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Platinum and Edgewater?
Platinum has top notes of Mint, Apple, Lemon and Sage, heart notes of Pineapple, Plum, Cinnamon and Lavender, a base of Leather, Vanilla, Cedar and Patchouli. Edgewater has top notes of Peppermint, Apple, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Lactones, Fig Leaf, Coconut and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Cedar and Tobacco.
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