Fragrance comparison

Prime Esmerald vs Promen 102

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

2 wins

Prime Esmerald

LELAS

3.504 votes

Rank #57,397 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Promen 102

Parli Parfum

—0 votes

Rank #67,464 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prime Esmerald takes 2 of 2 categories.

Prime Esmerald
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Promen 102
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character.

Prime Esmerald2/2

Promen 1020/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Prime EsmeraldLELAS

Promen 102Parli Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 15%Want 62%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillagePrime Esmerald

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

marine83%

aromatic74%

mossy65%

earthy56%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

marine69%

patchouli61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and marine

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sea NotesGrapefruitTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineBay Leaf

Base6-8+ hrs

Guaiac WoodOakmossPatchouliAmber

Top

GrapefruitSea Notes

Heart

Bay LeafHedione

Base

Guaiac WoodPatchouliOakmossAmbergris

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Grapefruit, Bay Leaf and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Prime Esmerald, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night43

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Casual 35%Work 29%Party 19%Date 16%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,397

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#67,464

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPrime EsmeraldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Prime Esmerald opens with a brisk, sharp blast of sea notes, zesty grapefruit, and tart tangerine. It grabs attention immediately. The salty aquatic rush feels crisp and invigorating on warm skin, though the first two minutes carry a distinct alcohol lift before the oils settle. As the citrus sparkle eases, herbal bay…

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Promen 102 opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit alongside salty sea notes that give off an immediate aquatic breeze. As the initial spray settles, herbal bay leaf and airy hedione emerge to soften the bright citrus top. The dry down shifts into a drier, grounded blend of smoky guaiac wood, earthy patchouli, oak…

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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 projects more, Prime Esmerald or Promen 102?

Prime Esmerald projects furthest (Prime Esmerald 92/100, Promen 102 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prime Esmerald and Promen 102 smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and marine accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Grapefruit, Bay Leaf and Guaiac Wood.

Is Prime Esmerald or Promen 102 better for summer or winter?

Prime Esmerald suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Prime Esmerald and Promen 102?

Prime Esmerald has top notes of Sea Notes, Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Jasmine and Bay Leaf, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Amber. Promen 102 has top notes of Grapefruit and Sea Notes, heart notes of Bay Leaf and Hedione, a base of Guaiac Wood, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Ambergris.