Fragrance comparison

Royal Paragon vs Vellichor

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 192 ratings analysed

3 wins

Royal Paragon

Zimaya

4.31182 votes

Rank #4,396 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

78%scent match

Very similar

Vellichor

Parfums Vintage

4.3010 votes

Rank #36,611 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Royal Paragon takes 3 of 5 categories.

Royal Paragon
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Vellichor
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Royal Paragon3/5

Vellichor2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Royal ParagonZimaya

VellichorParfums Vintage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 182 votes

Have 50%Had 10%Want 41%

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 52%Had 9%Want 39%

Category winnerRoyal ParagonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

31%Like

12%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

182 votes

50%Love

30%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityVellichor

SillageVellichor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value47

Category winnerRoyal ParagonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match78%Very similar · both woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleLavenderBergamotTangerine

Heart

GeraniumJasmineViolet

Base

VanillaGaiac WoodCardamomPepperSandalwoodPatchouli

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotAppleTangerine

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderJasmineVioletRose Geranium

Base5 to 8 hours

PatchouliCardamomGuaiac WoodSandalowoodPepperVanilla

InformationalShared notesApple, Lavender, Bergamot and Tangerine. Durations are only published for Vellichor, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex8

Women3

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,396

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#36,611

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerRoyal ParagonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zimaya Royal Paragon opens with a tart crunch of green apple paired with fresh lavender and bergamot. As the scent settles, warm cardamom and black pepper join a smooth base of vanilla, gaiac wood, and patchouli. It projects a crisp, woody aromatic sweetness that fits cool autumn evenings, crisp office days, and relax…

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Vellichor by Parfums Vintage is an aromatic woody fragrance launched in 2020 and crafted by perfumer Damien Stammers. It opens with a crisp burst of apple, tangy bergamot, and sweet tangerine, establishing an immediate fresh spicy punch. The heart introduces an aromatic blend of clean lavender, soft violet, jasmine, a…

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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, Royal Paragon or Vellichor?

Royal Paragon takes 3 of 5 categories. Royal Paragon is rated 4.31/5 from 182 votes; Vellichor is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose Royal Paragon for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Vellichor for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Royal Paragon or Vellichor?

Vellichor lasts longest (Vellichor 73/100, Royal Paragon 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Royal Paragon or Vellichor?

Projection is very close: Vellichor 56/100, Royal Paragon 55/100 for sillage.

Do Royal Paragon and Vellichor smell similar?

Very similar: a 78% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Apple, Lavender, Bergamot and Tangerine.

Is Royal Paragon or Vellichor better for summer or winter?

Vellichor suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Royal Paragon and Vellichor?

Royal Paragon has top notes of Apple, Lavender, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Gaiac Wood, Cardamom and Pepper. Vellichor has top notes of Bergamot, Apple and Tangerine, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Violet and Rose Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Cardamom, Guaiac Wood and Sandalowood.