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Pony Boy vs Padischah

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

Updated 360 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pony Boy takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Pony Boy

    Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Padischah

    Choose it for a musky and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Pony Boy3/5
Padischah1/5
Ratings & consensus
Pony Boy
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Padischah
Value for money
Pony Boy
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Pony Boy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Pony BoyJorum Studio
PadischahLes Contes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.18/ 5 · 346 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 48%Had 9%Want 43%
Category winnerPony BoyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
48%Love
32%Like
14%Ok
4%Dislike
3%Hate

346 votes

36%Love
36%Like
21%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillagePadischah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value55
¤ Price value34
Category winnerPony BoyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
woody77%
green69%
citrus61%
musky100%
citrus92%
powdery84%
soft spicy77%
green69%
aromatic61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic, citrus and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
RhubarbPink GrapefruitFigCoriander
Heart
BeetrootPink PepperPink LotusChampaca
Base
CalamusRaspberry LeafVetiverAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Red CedarAtlas Cedar
Top15-30 mins
Pink PepperLimeBergamotAppleRhubarbChestnut
Heart2-4 hrs
Bulgarian RoseGeraniumAtlas CedarCinnamon
Base6-8+ hrs
MuskSandalwoodVetiverIncenseAmber
InformationalShared notesRhubarb, Pink Pepper, Vetiver and Atlas Cedar. Durations are only published for Padischah, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer89
Fall0
Winter17
Day–
Night–
Spring40
Summer40
Fall60
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men5
Unisex67
Women28
Men45
Unisex55
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,067

PerfumerEuan McCall

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,393

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPony BoyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pony Boy opens with a tart splash of rhubarb and bitter grapefruit, quickly settling into an earthy beetroot heart. Unlike typical sugary summer options, this scent leans into a green, vegetal freshness that feels both damp and brisk. It projects well for several hours before shifting into a soft, dry cedarwood base t…

Reviews →

Les Contes Padischah is a refreshing, easy-to-wear woody spicy fragrance that greets you with an invigorating blend of tart rhubarb, crisp lime, and sweet green apple. A light pinch of pink pepper and roasted chestnut adds playful warmth before transitioning into an elegant core of Bulgarian rose, spicy cinnamon, 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.

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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pony Boy or Padischah?

Pony Boy takes 3 of 5 categories. Pony Boy is rated 4.18/5 from 346 votes; Padischah is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes. Choose Pony Boy for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Padischah for a musky and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pony Boy or Padischah?

They last about the same: Pony Boy 67/100, Padischah 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Pony Boy or Padischah?

Padischah projects furthest (Padischah 64/100, Pony Boy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pony Boy and Padischah smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and green accords. Common notes include Rhubarb, Pink Pepper, Vetiver and Atlas Cedar.

Is Pony Boy or Padischah better for summer or winter?

Padischah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pony Boy and Padischah?

Pony Boy has top notes of Rhubarb, Pink Grapefruit, Fig and Coriander, heart notes of Beetroot, Pink Pepper, Pink Lotus and Champaca, a base of Calamus, Raspberry Leaf, Vetiver and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Padischah has top notes of Pink Pepper, Lime, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Geranium, Atlas Cedar and Cinnamon, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Incense.

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