Geranium Odorata vs Pelargonium

People who smelled both say they have some resemblance. Pelargonium is longer lasting, and Pelargonium projects more strongly.

How alike are they?

The meter shows how close people who smelled both say they are.

Based on a few votes

Where they differ

  • Pelargonium is longer lasting.
  • Pelargonium projects more strongly.
Based on many votes

How they wear

Longevity
Moderate longevityBased on many votes
Long lastingLonger lasting than 60% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Projection
Soft projectionBased on many votes
Moderate projectionStronger projection than 55% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Gender lean
UnisexBased on many votes
UnisexBased on many votes

What they're made of

Geranium Odorata

Main accords
  • Citrus
  • Aromatic
  • Floral
  • Fresh
  • Fresh spicy
  • Green

Pelargonium

Main accords
  • Woody
  • Aromatic
  • Fresh spicy
  • Spicy
  • Citrus
  • Floral
Top notes
Heart notes
Base notes

Which one is for you?

Pick Geranium Odorata if…

  • you want one that is shorter lasting
  • you want one that projects more softly

Pick Pelargonium if…

  • you want one that is longer lasting
  • you want one that projects more strongly