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Sel d'Azur vs Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum

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

Updated 1,027 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Sel d'Azur

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sel d'Azur2/5
Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum3/5
Ratings & consensus
Sel d'Azur
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum
Sillage & projection
Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum
Value for money
Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Sel d'Azur

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Sel d'AzurYves Rocher
Pedro del Hierro Le ParfumPedro Del Hierro
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.84/ 5 · 1,009 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
3.72/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 35%Had 18%Want 47%
Category winnerSel d'AzurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
22%Love
52%Like
16%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate

1,009 votes

22%Love
50%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
11%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity51
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate68
Category winners

LongevityPedro del Hierro Le Parfum

SillagePedro del Hierro Le Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value56
¤ Price value69
Category winnerPedro del Hierro Le ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
woody83%
aromatic65%
fresh spicy48%
earthy30%
citrus100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
floral70%
white floral60%
fresh spicy50%
Scent match64%Closely related · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Grapefruit
Heart
Virginian Cedar
Base
Haitian Vetiver
Top
GrapefruitCyclamenItalian Mandarin
Heart
Egyptian JasmineOrris RootVirginia Cedar
Base
Tonka BeanHaitian VetiverIndonesian Patchouli Leaf
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Virginian Cedar and Haitian Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter19
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer45
Fall64
Winter36
Day100
Night42
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex57
Women39
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,998

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews52

Overall rank#38,045

PerfumerJérôme di Marino

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSel d'AzurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yves Rocher Sel d'Azur is a bright, refreshing woody aromatic fragrance that captures the effortless feel of a sunny coastal breeze. It opens with a vibrant burst of bitter, juicy grapefruit that instantly wakes up the senses. As the sparkling citrus softens, a clean backbone of Virginian cedar and earthy Haitian veti…

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Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum opens with bright grapefruit and green mandarin, then softens into a clean floral heart with cyclamen, jasmine and a smooth iris touch. On skin, it usually reads fresh, airy and polished rather than sweet. It suits spring days, office wear and anyone who wants a light citrus floral with a wo…

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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, Sel d'Azur or Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum?

Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum takes 3 of 5 categories. Sel d'Azur is rated 3.84/5 from 1,009 votes; Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum is rated 3.72/5 from 18 votes. Choose Sel d'Azur for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sel d'Azur or Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum?

Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum lasts longest (Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum 58/100, Sel d'Azur 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sel d'Azur or Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum?

Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum projects furthest (Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum 49/100, Sel d'Azur 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sel d'Azur and Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Virginian Cedar and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Sel d'Azur or Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum better for summer or winter?

Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sel d'Azur and Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum?

Sel d'Azur has top notes of Grapefruit, heart notes of Virginian Cedar, a base of Haitian Vetiver. Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum has top notes of Grapefruit, Cyclamen and Italian Mandarin, heart notes of Egyptian Jasmine, Orris Root and Virginia Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean, Haitian Vetiver and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.

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