Vodka Diamond vs Paetê
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
11%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vodka Diamond takes 3 of 5 categories.
Vodka DiamondChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
PaetêChoose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vodka Diamond3/5
Paetê2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Vodka Diamond
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Paetê
- Sillage & projection
- Paetê
- Value for money
- Vodka Diamond
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vodka Diamond
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Vodka DiamondParis ElyseesPaetêTuberosa LoucaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.97/ 5 · 92 votes
Have 47%Had 31%Want 21%
3.92/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%
Category winnerVodka DiamondRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
47%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
4%Hate
92 votes
67%Love
8%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
25%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPaetê
SillagePaetê
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVodka DiamondBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familycitrus100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
earthy70%
vanilla60%
fresh spicy50%
white floral100%
musky92%
animalic84%
floral77%
warm spicy69%
honey61%
Scent match11%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
BergamotLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
VetiverJasmine
Base2 to 3 hours
VanillaSandalowood
Top
AmbretteRed RoseNeroliGreen NotesBergamot
Heart
LilyClovesTuberoseFrench orange flowerJasmineSandalowood
Base
HoneyOakmossMuskVanillaPatchouliVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Vetiver, Jasmine and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Vodka Diamond, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer82
Fall60
Winter39
Day100
Night53
Spring57
Summer14
Fall71
Winter100
Day67
Night100
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#18,546
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#57,857
PerfumerSuelen Pirana
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerVodka DiamondHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVodka Diamond by Paris Elysees is a classic citrus and woody fragrance for men that channels the traditional barbering style of late twentieth-century perfumery. It opens with an energetic splash of sharp lemon and crisp bergamot, giving immediate brightness. As the citrus settles, the scent transitions into an earthy…
Reviews →Paetê opens with a sharp flash of bergamot and green notes before revealing a heavy core of tuberose, red rose, and cloves. The base settles into a thick mix of honey, oakmoss, and ambrette musk. It thrives in cool autumn evenings and formal indoor settings where its potent floral projection can stretch comfortably wi…
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, Vodka Diamond or Paetê?
Vodka Diamond takes 3 of 5 categories. Vodka Diamond is rated 3.97/5 from 92 votes; Paetê is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes. Choose Vodka Diamond for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paetê for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Vodka Diamond or Paetê?
Paetê lasts longest (Paetê 80/100, Vodka Diamond 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vodka Diamond or Paetê?
Paetê projects furthest (Paetê 73/100, Vodka Diamond 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vodka Diamond and Paetê smell similar?
Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Vetiver, Jasmine and Vanilla.
Is Vodka Diamond or Paetê better for summer or winter?
Vodka Diamond suits daytime wear; Paetê suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vodka Diamond and Paetê?
Vodka Diamond has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Vetiver and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and Sandalowood. Paetê has top notes of Ambrette, Red Rose, Neroli and Green Notes, heart notes of Lily, Cloves, Tuberose and French orange flower, a base of Honey, Oakmoss, Musk and Vanilla.
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