Fragrance comparison

Taurus vs The Puppet

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

1 wins

Taurus

Demeter Fragrance

3.676 votes

Rank #63,301 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

The Puppet

IM : SOLE

3.002 votes

Rank #66,442 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Taurus takes 1 of 1 categories.

Taurus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Puppet
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character.

Taurus1/1

The Puppet0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TaurusDemeter Fragrance

The PuppetIM : SOLE

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

musky65%

powdery48%

conifer30%

woody100%

aromatic88%

citrus77%

green65%

herbal53%

conifer42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and conifer

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CedarPineBlack MuskGuaiac WoodLemon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotNeroliLemon

Heart

PineSageBlack Tea

Base

CedarwoodGuaiac WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesPine, Guaiac Wood and Lemon. Durations are only published for Taurus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 15%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,301

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,442

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTaurusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demeter Fragrance Taurus opens with an immediate crackle of crushed pine needles and a sharp slice of fresh lemon. The opening is bright, resinous, and distinctly green. As the initial citrus sparkle fades over the first twenty minutes, dry cedar shavings and smoky guaiac wood step forward to anchor the center. The dr…

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The Puppet opens with bright bergamot, neroli, and lemon, then shifts quickly into a greener, more unusual heart of pine, sage, and black tea. It reads woody, aromatic, and crisp rather than sweet. This looks like a good fit for someone who likes fresh woods with a herbal edge. Sample first if you want clear performan…

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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, Taurus or The Puppet?

Taurus takes 1 of 1 categories. Taurus is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; The Puppet is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Taurus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Puppet for a woody and aromatic character.

Do Taurus and The Puppet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and conifer accords. Common notes include Pine, Guaiac Wood and Lemon.

Is Taurus or The Puppet better for summer or winter?

Taurus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Taurus and The Puppet?

Taurus features Cedar, Pine, Black Musk, Guaiac Wood and Lemon. The Puppet has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Pine, Sage and Black Tea, a base of Cedarwood, Guaiac Wood and Amber.