Fragrance comparison

Platinum vs Upton

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

Platinum

Vinci

—0 votes

Rank #65,209 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Upton

Papillon

4.1010 votes

Rank #40,504 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Upton takes 2 of 4 categories.

Platinum
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Upton
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Platinum1/4

Upton2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PlatinumVinci

UptonPapillon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 67%Had 5%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

40%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageUpton

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value66

Category winnerPlatinumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

mossy69%

amber61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

powdery70%

green60%

lavender50%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PetitgrainNeroliLavender

Heart

GeraniumClary SageJasmine

Base

OakmossAmberSandalwoodVetiver

Top20-30 mins

LavenderRosemaryNeroliPetitgrain

Heart2-3 hrs

GalbanumJasmineGeraniumClary Sage

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodCedarAmberVetiverOakmoss

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Neroli, Lavender and Geranium. Durations are only published for Upton, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 44%Casual 35%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,209

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,504

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerUptonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Platinum by Vinci delivers a clean, traditional aromatic fougere experience for men who appreciate retro grooming aesthetics. This scent centers on a brisk lavender opening and a dry oakmoss foundation, making it highly suitable for professional daytime settings. It offers an affordable option for those seeking a stra…

Reviews →

Papillon Upton opens with an intense, bracing jolt of lavender, bitter petitgrain, and crushed rosemary leaves. It immediately recalls classic European barbershop traditions. Give the sharp opening five minutes to burn off its alcohol vapor before leaning in. Once the initial blast settles, dry green galbanum, herbal …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Platinum or Upton?

They last about the same: Platinum 60/100, Upton 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Platinum or Upton?

Upton projects furthest (Upton 63/100, Platinum 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Platinum and Upton smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Neroli, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Platinum or Upton better for summer or winter?

Platinum suits day or night wear; Upton suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Platinum and Upton?

Platinum has top notes of Petitgrain, Neroli and Lavender, heart notes of Geranium, Clary Sage and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Upton has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Neroli and Petitgrain, heart notes of Galbanum, Jasmine, Geranium and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Amber and Vetiver.