Fragrance comparison

Sous Les Palmes vs White Edition White Almond

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

Sous Les Palmes

Paul Boyer

5.001 votes

Rank #51,331 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

White Edition White Almond

Gritti

4.1724 votes

Rank #38,089 AlmondCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Edition White Almond takes 2 of 3 categories.

Sous Les Palmes
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
White Edition White Almond
Choose it for a almond and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Sous Les Palmes1/3

White Edition White Almond2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: White Edition White Almond
Sillage & projection: Sous Les Palmes
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: White Edition White Almond

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sous Les PalmesPaul Boyer

White Edition White AlmondGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.17/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 14%Had 10%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

25%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityWhite Edition White Almond

SillageSous Les Palmes

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

almond100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

nutty77%

vanilla69%

fruity61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomGreen NotesAldehydesBergamotTarragonOrangeNeroliLemon

Heart

Bulgarian RoseWhite FlowersYlang YlangGeraniumTuberoseGardeniaMagnoliaJasmine

Base

SandalwoodCastoreumLabdanumoak mossVanillaVetiverSpicesCedar

Top30 to 45 minutes

OrangeOrange BlossomCitruses

Heart2 to 3 hours

AlmondHaySpices

Base3 to 4 hours

VanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Orange, Vanilla and Spices. Durations are only published for White Edition White Almond, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,331

PerfumerPaul Boyer

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,089

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerWhite Edition White AlmondHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paul Boyer launched Sous Les Palmes in 1946 as a dramatic chypre floral built around high-contrast accords. The spray opens with fizzy aldehydes, bergamot, and bitter tarragon before settling into a dense heart of Bulgarian rose, ylang ylang, and tuberose. As the floral bouquet warms on skin, earthy oak moss, castoreu…

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White Edition White Almond by Gritti presents a smooth blend of bright citrus notes, nutty almond, and gentle vanilla warmth. The opening pairs crisp orange and sweet orange blossom with a burst of lively citruses. As the initial brightness settles, the composition reveals a comforting heart of sweet almond, dry rusti…

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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, Sous Les Palmes or White Edition White Almond?

White Edition White Almond takes 2 of 3 categories. Sous Les Palmes is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; White Edition White Almond is rated 4.17/5 from 24 votes. Choose Sous Les Palmes for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose White Edition White Almond for a almond and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sous Les Palmes or White Edition White Almond?

White Edition White Almond lasts longest (White Edition White Almond 69/100, Sous Les Palmes 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sous Les Palmes or White Edition White Almond?

Sous Les Palmes projects furthest (Sous Les Palmes 75/100, White Edition White Almond 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sous Les Palmes and White Edition White Almond smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Orange, Vanilla and Spices.

Is Sous Les Palmes or White Edition White Almond better for summer or winter?

Sous Les Palmes suits evening wear; White Edition White Almond suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sous Les Palmes and White Edition White Almond?

Sous Les Palmes has top notes of Orange Blossom, Green Notes, Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, White Flowers, Ylang Ylang and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Castoreum, Labdanum and oak moss. White Edition White Almond has top notes of Orange, Orange Blossom and Citruses, heart notes of Almond, Hay and Spices, a base of Vanilla and Musk.