Fragrance comparison

Terra vs The Sovereigns of Egypt

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 163 ratings analysed

Terra

Paolo Gigli

4.2634 votes

Rank #32,613 PowderyVanilla

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50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

The Sovereigns of Egypt

Romea D'Ameor

4.08129 votes

Rank #11,963 PowderySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Sovereigns of Egypt takes 4 of 7 categories.

Terra
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Sovereigns of Egypt
Choose it for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Terra3/7

The Sovereigns of Egypt4/7

Ratings & consensus: Terra
Community sentiment: Terra
Longevity: The Sovereigns of Egypt
Sillage & projection: Terra
Value for money: The Sovereigns of Egypt
Versatility: The Sovereigns of Egypt
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Sovereigns of Egypt

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TerraPaolo Gigli

The Sovereigns of EgyptRomea D'Ameor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 20%Had 9%Want 71%

4.08/ 5 · 129 votes

Have 29%Had 20%Want 50%

Category winnerTerraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

36%Love

50%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

129 votes

Category winnerTerraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityThe Sovereigns of Egypt

SillageTerra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value50

Category winnerThe Sovereigns of EgyptBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

lactonic77%

woody69%

floral61%

powdery100%

sweet90%

vanilla80%

coconut70%

amber60%

fruity50%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both powdery, sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MilkBig StrawberryCoconutAmalfi Lemon

Heart3-4 hrs

HeliotropeOrchidJasmine

Base7-9 hrs

SandalwoodVanillaWhite MuskAmberVirginia Cedar

Top

MelonClovesPassionfruitLitchi

Heart

OrchidHeliotropeMagnoliaRoseJasmine

Base

MeringuePowdery NotesCoconutVanillaPeru BalsamAmberIrisPeach

InformationalShared notesCoconut, Heliotrope, Orchid and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Terra, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer31

Fall77

Winter62

Day100

Night50

Spring92

Summer68

Fall100

Winter68

Day100

Night50

Category winnerThe Sovereigns of EgyptMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Date 36%Casual 33%Work 21%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#11,963

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerThe Sovereigns of EgyptHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Terra by Paolo Gigli opens with an unusual flash of ripe garden strawberry steeped in warm whole milk and sweet coconut flakes. A brief squeeze of Amalfi lemon cuts the initial sweetness. The citrus evaporates within ten minutes, leaving behind a pillowy core of heliotrope, jasmine, and purple orchid that smells delig…

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The Sovereigns of Egypt opens with an unexpected pairing of juicy melon, litchi, and warm cloves before settling into a powdery floral heart. Vanilla, meringue, and Peru balsam form a snug, almond-tinted base that stays soft on skin. It fits quiet autumn afternoons or cozy indoor wear when you want warmth without a he…

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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, Terra or The Sovereigns of Egypt?

The Sovereigns of Egypt takes 4 of 7 categories. Terra is rated 4.26/5 from 34 votes; The Sovereigns of Egypt is rated 4.08/5 from 129 votes. Choose Terra for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Sovereigns of Egypt for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Terra or The Sovereigns of Egypt?

The Sovereigns of Egypt lasts longest (The Sovereigns of Egypt 75/100, Terra 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Terra or The Sovereigns of Egypt?

Terra projects furthest (Terra 73/100, The Sovereigns of Egypt 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Terra and The Sovereigns of Egypt smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Coconut, Heliotrope, Orchid and Jasmine.

Is Terra or The Sovereigns of Egypt better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Sovereigns of Egypt is the stronger pick. For winter, The Sovereigns of Egypt is the stronger pick. Terra suits daytime wear; The Sovereigns of Egypt suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Terra and The Sovereigns of Egypt?

Terra has top notes of Milk, Big Strawberry, Coconut and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Heliotrope, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, White Musk and Amber. The Sovereigns of Egypt has top notes of Melon, Cloves, Passionfruit and Litchi, heart notes of Orchid, Heliotrope, Magnolia and Rose, a base of Meringue, Powdery Notes, Coconut and Vanilla.