Petrichor
Demeter FragranceCologne2017
Side by side
Petrichor vs. Dirt
Is Petrichor better than Dirt?
Dirt rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
earthy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Petrichor and Dirt?
| Petrichor | Dirt | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Cologne |
| Launched | 2017 | 1996 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Petrichor and Dirt smell?
Petrichor
Aquatic
Earthy
Fresh
Ozonic
Dirt
Earthy
Green
Woody
Mineral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Petrichor and Dirt share?
Top—
Green Notes
Heart
Aquatic NotesEarthy Notes
Moss
Base—
Woody Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Petrichor or Dirt?
| Petrichor | Dirt | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 2.5/5 | 3/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Petrichor and Dirt?
This is the most honest fragrance in Demeter's library. No embellishment, no narrative. Aquatic and earthy notes simply do what they say. Either you want that or you do not.Petrichor
Dirt asks something of you. Are you willing to smell like the ground? Do it, and it gives something back, a calm, an odd peace, a conversation starter that actually starts conversations. Polarizing?Dirt
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