Fragrance comparison

Adieu Sagesse vs H21

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 86 ratings analysed

Adieu Sagesse

Jean Patou

4.1051 votes

Rank #33,403 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

H21

Bepolar

3.4535 votes

Rank #14,661 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

H21 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Adieu Sagesse
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
H21
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Adieu Sagesse2/5

H213/5

Ratings & consensus: Adieu Sagesse
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: H21
Sillage & projection: H21
Value for money: Adieu Sagesse
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: H21

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Adieu SagesseJean Patou

H21Bepolar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.45/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 32%Had 36%Want 32%

Category winnerAdieu SagesseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

51 votes

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityH21

SillageH21

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value25

Category winnerAdieu SagesseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

musky84%

aromatic77%

animalic69%

green61%

woody100%

fruity92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliNarcissusBergamotLily-of-the-ValleyBlack Currant

Heart

CarnationJasmineTuberose

Base

CivettaMuskVetiver

Top

RoseMuskVetiver

Heart

Carnation

Base

Black CurrantSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Carnation, Musk and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,403

PerfumerHenri Almeras

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,661

PerfumerAngelo Orazio Pregoni

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerH21Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jean Patou Adieu Sagesse opens with a bright burst of neroli and bergamot, quickly giving way to a rich floral heart dominated by carnation and narcissus. The base settles into a warm, musky skin scent with vetiver and a distinct animalic civet note. It suits lovers of vintage, complex green florals who want a classic…

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H21 by Bepolar is a woody aromatic creation from 2019 that blends bright rose and musk with an earthy vetiver base. It offers a clean, woody profile that feels versatile for daily wear. This scent maintains a crisp character on the skin, leaning toward those who appreciate subtle, refined woodiness in their everyday f…

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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, Adieu Sagesse or H21?

H21 takes 3 of 5 categories. Adieu Sagesse is rated 4.10/5 from 51 votes; H21 is rated 3.45/5 from 35 votes. Choose Adieu Sagesse for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose H21 for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Adieu Sagesse or H21?

H21 lasts longest (H21 78/100, Adieu Sagesse 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adieu Sagesse or H21?

H21 projects furthest (H21 69/100, Adieu Sagesse 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adieu Sagesse and H21 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Carnation, Musk and Vetiver.

Is Adieu Sagesse or H21 better for summer or winter?

Adieu Sagesse suits evening wear; H21 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adieu Sagesse and H21?

Adieu Sagesse has top notes of Neroli, Narcissus, Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Civetta, Musk and Vetiver. H21 has top notes of Rose, Musk and Vetiver, heart notes of Carnation, a base of Black Currant and Sandalwood.