Fragrance comparison

Upton vs Platinum

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

2 wins

Upton

Papillon

4.1010 votes

Rank #40,504 WoodyAromatic

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57%scent match

Closely related

Platinum

Vinci

—0 votes

Rank #65,209 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Upton takes 2 of 4 categories.

Upton
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Platinum
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Upton2/4

Platinum1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

UptonPapillon

PlatinumVinci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 67%Had 5%Want 29%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageUpton

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value100

Category winnerPlatinumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

powdery70%

green60%

lavender50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

mossy69%

amber61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LavenderRosemaryNeroliPetitgrain

Heart2-3 hrs

GalbanumJasmineGeraniumClary Sage

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodCedarAmberVetiverOakmoss

Top

PetitgrainNeroliLavender

Heart

GeraniumClary SageJasmine

Base

OakmossAmberSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesLavender, Neroli, Petitgrain and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Upton, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 44%Casual 35%Date 12%Party 9%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,504

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#65,209

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUptonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Papillon Upton opens with an intense, bracing jolt of lavender, bitter petitgrain, and crushed rosemary leaves. It immediately recalls classic European barbershop traditions. Give the sharp opening five minutes to burn off its alcohol vapor before leaning in. Once the initial blast settles, dry green galbanum, herbal …

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Platinum by Vinci delivers a clean, traditional aromatic fougere experience for men who appreciate retro grooming aesthetics. This scent centers on a brisk lavender opening and a dry oakmoss foundation, making it highly suitable for professional daytime settings. It offers an affordable option for those seeking a stra…

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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 lasts longer, Upton or Platinum?

They last about the same: Upton 60/100, Platinum 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Upton or Platinum?

Upton projects furthest (Upton 63/100, Platinum 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Upton and Platinum smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Neroli, Petitgrain and Jasmine.

Is Upton or Platinum better for summer or winter?

Upton suits daytime wear; Platinum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Upton and Platinum?

Upton has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Neroli and Petitgrain, heart notes of Galbanum, Jasmine, Geranium and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Amber and Vetiver. Platinum has top notes of Petitgrain, Neroli and Lavender, heart notes of Geranium, Clary Sage and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Sandalwood and Vetiver.