Fragrance comparison

Ravel vs Pastel

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 27 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ravel

O Boticário

4.7617 votes

Rank #36,683 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Pastel

JAFRA

3.7010 votes

Rank #59,268 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ravel takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ravel
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Pastel
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ravel4/5

Pastel1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RavelO Boticário

PastelJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.76/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 6%Had 69%Want 24%

3.70/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 52%Had 25%Want 23%

Category winnerRavelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

94%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

30%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage87

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityRavel

SillageRavel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPastelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

patchouli77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

white floral100%

musky83%

floral65%

citrus48%

powdery30%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

FlowersMarigoldPatchouliGreen NotesHerbal NotesWoodsy NotesBay LeafMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Green NotesAldehydesFruits

Heart

JasmineFlowersSpicy NotesOrange

Base

MuskAmberBalsamic NotesWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesFlowers, Green Notes, Woodsy Notes and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day71

Night100

Spring20

Summer0

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,683

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,268

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRavelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ravel by O Boticário is a classic floral green perfume that opens with a crisp wave of crushed herbal notes, aromatic bay leaf, and bitter green foliage. The heart introduces a vibrant marigold blossom paired with soft mixed flowers, bringing a warm, sunny quality to the sharp botanical opening. As the scent settles o…

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Pastel by JAFRA is a floral fragrance for women that balances aldehydes and green notes with a heart of jasmine and orange. This classic scent profile settles into a base of musk and amber, providing a versatile option for daily wear. It is a light and clean composition suited for office settings, spring afternoons, o…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ravel or Pastel?

Ravel takes 4 of 5 categories. Ravel is rated 4.76/5 from 17 votes; Pastel is rated 3.70/5 from 10 votes. Choose Ravel for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Pastel for a white floral and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ravel or Pastel?

Ravel lasts longest (Ravel 88/100, Pastel 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ravel or Pastel?

Ravel projects furthest (Ravel 87/100, Pastel 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ravel and Pastel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Flowers, Green Notes, Woodsy Notes and Musk.

Is Ravel or Pastel better for summer or winter?

Ravel suits evening wear; Pastel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ravel and Pastel?

Ravel features Flowers, Marigold, Patchouli, Green Notes and Herbal Notes. Pastel has top notes of Green Notes, Aldehydes and Fruits, heart notes of Jasmine, Flowers, Spicy Notes and Orange, a base of Musk, Amber, Balsamic Notes and Woodsy Notes.