The smell of the sky Запах неба vs Gravitas Essentia
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
The smell of the sky Запах небаChoose it for a green and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Gravitas EssentiaChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
The smell of the sky Запах неба2/4
Gravitas Essentia2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The smell of the sky Запах неба
- Sillage & projection
- The smell of the sky Запах неба
- Value for money
- Gravitas Essentia
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gravitas Essentia
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The smell of the sky Запах небаBuvard.ParfumsGravitas EssentiaNaughton & WilsonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 21%Had 7%Want 71%
4.02/ 5 · 63 votes
Have 38%Had 4%Want 58%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
68%Love
17%Like
2%Ok
2%Dislike
11%Hate
53 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe smell of the sky Запах неба
SillageThe smell of the sky Запах неба
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGravitas EssentiaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
amber91%
aromatic83%
powdery74%
warm spicy65%
leather56%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
vanilla84%
warm spicy77%
patchouli69%
lavender61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
MintTeaCorianderTolu BalsamWhite SuedeCardamomWhipped CreamJuniperPatchouli
No top / heart / base split published
Top
LavenderMintBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
CardamomBay LeafCorianderArtemisia
Base
VanillaPatchouliOakmossAmbergris
InformationalShared notesMint, Coriander, Cardamom and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter76
Day–
Night–
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#60,084
PerfumerKaterina Buvard
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#8,676
PerfumerJohn Stephen
Launched—
Reviews24
Category winnerGravitas EssentiaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe smell of the sky by Buvard.Parfums is an unusual green aromatic fragrance with a soft amber and suede undercurrent. Mint, tea, coriander, cardamom and juniper give it a cool herbal opening, while tolu balsam, patchouli, white suede and whipped cream suggest a warmer, smoother dry-down. It is best approached as a n…
Reviews →Gravitas Essentia by Naughton & Wilson is a refined, modern take on the classic barbershop fougere. It opens with bright lavender and cooling mint, settling into a spicy heart of cardamom and coriander before drying down to a smooth, creamy base of vanilla and oakmoss. This sophisticated, aromatic scent fits a mature …
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, The smell of the sky Запах неба or Gravitas Essentia?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. The smell of the sky Запах неба is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Gravitas Essentia is rated 4.02/5 from 63 votes. Choose The smell of the sky Запах неба for a green and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Gravitas Essentia for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, The smell of the sky Запах неба or Gravitas Essentia?
The smell of the sky Запах неба lasts longest (The smell of the sky Запах неба 80/100, Gravitas Essentia 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The smell of the sky Запах неба or Gravitas Essentia?
The smell of the sky Запах неба projects furthest (The smell of the sky Запах неба 75/100, Gravitas Essentia 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The smell of the sky Запах неба and Gravitas Essentia smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Coriander, Cardamom and Patchouli.
What are the notes in The smell of the sky Запах неба and Gravitas Essentia?
The smell of the sky Запах неба features Mint, Tea, Coriander, Tolu Balsam and White Suede. Gravitas Essentia has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cardamom, Bay Leaf, Coriander and Artemisia, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Ambergris.
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