Fragrance comparison

Royal Pikake vs Gemma di Paradiso

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 638 ratings analysed

Royal Pikake

Maoli

3.673 votes

Rank #66,207 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Gemma di Paradiso

Roberto Cavalli

3.86635 votes

Rank #1,210 VanillaWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gemma di Paradiso takes 3 of 3 categories.

Royal Pikake
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gemma di Paradiso
Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Royal Pikake0/3

Gemma di Paradiso3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Royal PikakeMaoli

Gemma di ParadisoRoberto Cavalli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

3.86/ 5 · 635 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

39%Love

38%Like

9%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

521 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityGemma di Paradiso

SillageGemma di Paradiso

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value72

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral83%

amber65%

balsamic48%

vanilla30%

vanilla100%

woody92%

fruity84%

floral77%

sweet69%

amber61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, vanilla and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Precious WoodsJasmineResinsVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PearMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineFloral Notes

Base

VanillaPrecious WoodsAmber

InformationalShared notesPrecious Woods, Jasmine and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Royal Pikake, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter95

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men4

Unisex6

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,207

PerfumerKai Hughes, Kalani Hughes

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews146

Category winnerGemma di ParadisoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Royal Pikake by Maoli centers on a straightforward pairing of white floral sweetness and dry timber. The scent highlights pikake, a Hawaiian jasmine variety known for a rich, sweet floral profile without sharp edges. Underneath the floral canopy, unclassified precious woods provide a steady, grounded structure, preven…

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Gemma di Paradiso by Roberto Cavalli is a warm, floral-vanilla fragrance defined by a crisp pear opening and a grounding base of precious woods. It is a sweet, creamy scent that works well for office wear and cooler autumn days, offering a smooth projection that feels polished rather than aggressive on the skin.

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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 Pikake or Gemma di Paradiso?

Gemma di Paradiso takes 3 of 3 categories. Royal Pikake is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Gemma di Paradiso is rated 3.86/5 from 635 votes. Choose Royal Pikake for a woody and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gemma di Paradiso for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Royal Pikake or Gemma di Paradiso?

Gemma di Paradiso lasts longest (Gemma di Paradiso 76/100, Royal Pikake 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Royal Pikake or Gemma di Paradiso?

Gemma di Paradiso projects furthest (Gemma di Paradiso 70/100, Royal Pikake 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Royal Pikake and Gemma di Paradiso smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, vanilla and amber accords. Common notes include Precious Woods, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Royal Pikake or Gemma di Paradiso better for summer or winter?

Royal Pikake suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Royal Pikake and Gemma di Paradiso?

Royal Pikake features Precious Woods, Jasmine, Resins and Vanilla. Gemma di Paradiso has top notes of Pear and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Floral Notes, a base of Vanilla, Precious Woods and Amber.