Fragrance comparison

Prime Esmerald vs Sérifos

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

4 wins

Prime Esmerald

LELAS

3.504 votes

Rank #57,397 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

Sérifos

Thera Cosméticos

3.0618 votes

Rank #63,435 MarineAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prime Esmerald takes 4 of 4 categories.

Prime Esmerald
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sérifos
Choose it for a marine and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Prime Esmerald4/4

Sérifos0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Prime Esmerald
Sillage & projection: Prime Esmerald
Value for money: Prime Esmerald
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

SérifosThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 15%Want 62%

3.06/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 44%Had 26%Want 29%

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

28%Love

11%Like

11%Ok

39%Dislike

11%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate51

Category winners

LongevityPrime Esmerald

SillagePrime Esmerald

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value67

Category winnerPrime EsmeraldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

marine83%

aromatic74%

mossy65%

earthy56%

marine100%

amber92%

citrus84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

animalic61%

Scent match70%Closely related · both citrus, marine and woody

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

Sea NotesGrapefruitTangerine

Heart

LaurelsJasmine

Base

AmbergrisGuaiac WoodOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Grapefruit, Tangerine and Jasmine. 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

Spring100

Summer14

Fall71

Winter43

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

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

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,397

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#63,435

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

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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Sérifos by Thera Cosméticos opens with a sharp burst of sea notes, sour grapefruit, and juicy tangerine. As the initial spray settles, aromatic laurels and clean jasmine soften the salty ocean bite. The base relies on ambergris, guaiac wood, patchouli, and earthy oakmoss to ground the bright marine opening. Built for …

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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 is better, Prime Esmerald or Sérifos?

Prime Esmerald takes 4 of 4 categories. Prime Esmerald is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Sérifos is rated 3.06/5 from 18 votes. Choose Prime Esmerald for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sérifos for a marine and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Prime Esmerald or Sérifos?

Prime Esmerald lasts longest (Prime Esmerald 93/100, Sérifos 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Prime Esmerald or Sérifos?

Prime Esmerald projects furthest (Prime Esmerald 92/100, Sérifos 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prime Esmerald and Sérifos smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, marine and woody accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Grapefruit, Tangerine and Jasmine.

Is Prime Esmerald or Sérifos better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Prime Esmerald and Sérifos?

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. Sérifos has top notes of Sea Notes, Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Laurels and Jasmine, a base of Ambergris, Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss and Patchouli.