Fragrance comparison

A is for ALDO Blue vs Jade Plant

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 221 ratings analysed

3 wins

A is for ALDO Blue

ALDO

4.388 votes

Rank #44,519 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Jade Plant

L'Erbolario

3.90213 votes

Rank #14,790 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A is for ALDO Blue takes 3 of 4 categories.

A is for ALDO Blue
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jade Plant
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

A is for ALDO Blue3/4

Jade Plant1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: A is for ALDO Blue
Sillage & projection: A is for ALDO Blue
Value for money: A is for ALDO Blue
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jade Plant

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A is for ALDO BlueALDO

Jade PlantL'Erbolario

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 13%Had 10%Want 77%

3.90/ 5 · 213 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

22%Love

55%Like

13%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

213 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityA is for ALDO Blue

SillageA is for ALDO Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value73

Category winnerA is for ALDO BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber92%

powdery84%

coconut77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

green88%

rose77%

fresh spicy65%

floral53%

aromatic42%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonBergamotFreesiaLemon Verbena

Heart

HeliotropeJasmineMagnolia

Base

Tonka BeanCoconutMuskAmberplum

Top

Bergamot

Heart

White TeaYellow RoseJade Flower

Base

Lemon VerbenaAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon Verbena and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night80

Spring97

Summer100

Fall17

Winter2

Day100

Night10

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men1

Unisex25

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,519

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,790

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerJade PlantHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A is for ALDO Blue is a bright citrus floral that quickly turns soft and cosy. The opening blends lemon, bergamot and airy freesia, then a powdery heliotrope heart smooths everything out. On skin it settles into a creamy coconut, tonka and amber base with a sweet plum tint. If you like vanillic, powdery florals that f…

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L'Erbolario Jade Plant opens with a sharp splash of sour bergamot and crushed lemon verbena leaves. Within five minutes, that initial citrus punch softens into a light brew of white tea, green stems, and dewy yellow rose petals. The scent stays bright, crisp, and slightly soapy on warm skin during humid June mornings.…

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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 is better, A is for ALDO Blue or Jade Plant?

A is for ALDO Blue takes 3 of 4 categories. A is for ALDO Blue is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Jade Plant is rated 3.90/5 from 213 votes. Choose A is for ALDO Blue for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jade Plant for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A is for ALDO Blue or Jade Plant?

A is for ALDO Blue lasts longest (A is for ALDO Blue 67/100, Jade Plant 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A is for ALDO Blue or Jade Plant?

A is for ALDO Blue projects furthest (A is for ALDO Blue 75/100, Jade Plant 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A is for ALDO Blue and Jade Plant smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon Verbena and Amber.

Is A is for ALDO Blue or Jade Plant better for summer or winter?

A is for ALDO Blue suits daytime wear; Jade Plant suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A is for ALDO Blue and Jade Plant?

A is for ALDO Blue has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Freesia and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of Heliotrope, Jasmine and Magnolia, a base of Tonka Bean, Coconut, Musk and Amber. Jade Plant has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of White Tea, Yellow Rose and Jade Flower, a base of Lemon Verbena and Amber.