Fragrance comparison

Arantxa vs Jacinth Jonquil

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 55 ratings analysed

Arantxa

Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

3.3837 votes

Rank #55,313 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Jacinth Jonquil

Prosody London

3.9418 votes

Rank #37,262 Yellow FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jacinth Jonquil takes 4 of 6 categories.

Arantxa
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jacinth Jonquil
Choose it for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Arantxa2/6

Jacinth Jonquil4/6

Ratings & consensus: Jacinth Jonquil
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Arantxa
Sillage & projection: Arantxa
Value for money: Jacinth Jonquil
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Jacinth Jonquil
Fragranxe ranking: Jacinth Jonquil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArantxaParfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

Jacinth JonquilProsody London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.38/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 33%Had 31%Want 36%

3.94/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 64%

Category winnerJacinth JonquilRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

49%Like

0%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

50%Love

28%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityArantxa

SillageArantxa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value81

Category winnerJacinth JonquilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh spicy90%

rose80%

green70%

aromatic60%

aldehydic50%

yellow floral100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

HyacinthHawthornJuniper BerriesRose HipSpices

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

HyacinthNarcissusYlang-YlangJasmineSandalwoodJuniper BerriesBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerJacinth JonquilLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall57

Winter0

Day100

Night23

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 16%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 32%Date 29%Work 24%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,313

PerfumerChristian Louis

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#37,262

PerfumerKershen Teo

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerJacinth JonquilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arantxa opens with a sharp burst of wild juniper berries and soapy green stems. The initial alcohol flash fades within three minutes, revealing crisp spring hyacinth and clean floral accords. It feels breezy, crisp, and distinctly outdoorsy. As the composition warms on skin, tart rose hip and subtle kitchen spices sof…

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Jacinth Jonquil by Prosody London opens with a vibrant blast of fresh green hyacinth and brisk bergamot, immediately evoking an early spring garden waking up after rainfall. The scent quickly deepens into a lush heart of golden narcissus, sweet jasmine, and warm ylang-ylang that carries a thick, honeyed pollen sweetne…

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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, Arantxa or Jacinth Jonquil?

Jacinth Jonquil takes 4 of 6 categories. Arantxa is rated 3.38/5 from 37 votes; Jacinth Jonquil is rated 3.94/5 from 18 votes. Choose Arantxa for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jacinth Jonquil for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arantxa or Jacinth Jonquil?

They last about the same: Arantxa 75/100, Jacinth Jonquil 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Arantxa or Jacinth Jonquil?

Projection is very close: Arantxa 70/100, Jacinth Jonquil 69/100 for sillage.

Do Arantxa and Jacinth Jonquil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, floral and green accords. Common notes include Hyacinth and Juniper Berries.

Is Arantxa or Jacinth Jonquil better for summer or winter?

Arantxa suits daytime wear; Jacinth Jonquil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arantxa and Jacinth Jonquil?

Arantxa features Hyacinth, Hawthorn, Juniper Berries, Rose Hip and Spices. Jacinth Jonquil features Hyacinth, Narcissus, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Sandalwood.