Source vs Cashmere & Pepper
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.
SourceChoose it for a fresh spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cashmere & PepperChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Source3/6
Cashmere & Pepper3/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Cashmere & Pepper
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Source
- Sillage & projection
- Source
- Value for money
- Cashmere & Pepper
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Source
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cashmere & Pepper
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SourceVallenseCashmere & PepperSorvella PerfumeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.64/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 22%Had 9%Want 69%
3.87/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 42%Had 12%Want 46%
Category winnerCashmere & PepperRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
36%Like
18%Ok
9%Dislike
9%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
32%Love
32%Like
29%Ok
3%Dislike
3%Hate
31 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySource
SillageSource
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCashmere & PepperBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
sweet92%
oud84%
green77%
amber69%
woody61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic90%
soft spicy80%
green70%
woody60%
earthy50%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, green and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Black PepperBulgarian RoseMandarin
Heart2-4 hrs
PralineOudFrankincenseCypriol
Base6-8+ hrs
VetiverGrassBenzoinAmber
Top15-30 mins
Black PepperPink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
VetiverOud
Base6-8+ hrs
TeaFrankincense
Category winnerSourceLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring75
Summer30
Fall95
Winter100
Day82
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#50,083
PerfumerPia Long
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#36,250
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerCashmere & PepperHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVallense Source opens with a zesty kick of mandarin alongside cracked black pepper before settling into a warm blend of Bulgarian rose, nutty praline, and smoky frankincense. As it develops on skin, smooth oud and resinous benzoin balance the initial sweetness, grounded by earthy green vetiver in the base. It smells l…
Reviews →Sorvella Perfume Cashmere & Pepper kicks off with an energetic crackle of black pepper and zesty pink pepper, waking up your senses without feeling harsh. As the initial heat settles on skin, a crisp heart of dry vetiver and smooth oud emerges, keeping the structure grounded and earthy. Rather than turning into a heav…
Reviews →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, Source or Cashmere & Pepper?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Source is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes; Cashmere & Pepper is rated 3.87/5 from 31 votes. Choose Source for a fresh spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Cashmere & Pepper for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Source or Cashmere & Pepper?
Source lasts longest (Source 85/100, Cashmere & Pepper 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Source or Cashmere & Pepper?
Source projects furthest (Source 75/100, Cashmere & Pepper 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Source and Cashmere & Pepper smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, green and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Oud, Frankincense and Vetiver.
Is Source or Cashmere & Pepper better for summer or winter?
Source suits evening wear; Cashmere & Pepper suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Source and Cashmere & Pepper?
Source has top notes of Black Pepper, Bulgarian Rose and Mandarin, heart notes of Praline, Oud, Frankincense and Cypriol, a base of Vetiver, Grass, Benzoin and Amber. Cashmere & Pepper has top notes of Black Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Vetiver and Oud, a base of Tea and Frankincense.
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