Fragrance comparison

The Different vs Demeter

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

The Different

VELVET SAM

4.502 votes

Rank #54,396 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Demeter

Aroma d'Anima

3.867 votes

Rank #54,278 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Demeter takes 4 of 4 categories.

The Different
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Demeter
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

The Different0/4

Demeter4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The DifferentVELVET SAM

DemeterAroma d'Anima

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 18%Had 2%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

43%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityDemeter

SillageDemeter

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value81

Category winnerDemeterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

rose77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomPink PepperWatery Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

elemiRoseIrisCypress

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossAmbergrisSandalwood

Top

White Grapefruit

Heart

IrisCardamomJasmineAmberWhite PepperVanillaMagnolia

Base

CedarOakmossGuaiac WoodelemiCopahu BalmBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCardamom, elemi, Iris and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for The Different, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night61

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter40

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Work 38%Casual 34%Date 19%Party 9%

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,396

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,278

PerfumerAnna Sivacheva

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDemeterHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Different by VELVET SAM opens with an immediate flash of cool green cardamom and cracked pink pepper, cut through by a splash of fresh watery notes. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk aquatic splash softens into an aromatic heart of crushed cypress needles, dewy rose petals, and powdery iris. The foundation settles…

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Demeter opens with a sharp white grapefruit lift, then turns quickly more textured, with iris, cardamom, pepper and soft florals wrapped in ambered woods. The drydown looks built around cedar, guaiac wood, benzoin and moss, so the overall feel reads warm, woody and slightly powdery rather than sweet. It looks best sui…

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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, The Different or Demeter?

Demeter takes 4 of 4 categories. The Different is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Demeter is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose The Different for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Demeter for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Different or Demeter?

Demeter lasts longest (Demeter 90/100, The Different 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Different or Demeter?

Demeter projects furthest (Demeter 58/100, The Different 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Different and Demeter smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, elemi, Iris and Oakmoss.

Is The Different or Demeter better for summer or winter?

The Different suits daytime wear; Demeter suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Different and Demeter?

The Different has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Watery Notes, heart notes of elemi, Rose, Iris and Cypress, a base of Oakmoss, Ambergris and Sandalwood. Demeter has top notes of White Grapefruit, heart notes of Iris, Cardamom, Jasmine and Amber, a base of Cedar, Oakmoss, Guaiac Wood and elemi.