Aretha vs J'adore
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aretha takes 3 of 4 categories.
ArethaChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
J'adoreChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Aretha3/4
J'adore1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Aretha
- Sillage & projection
- Aretha
- Value for money
- Aretha
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- J'adore
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ArethaAjmalJ'adoreDiorWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 39%Had 12%Want 49%
3.79/ 5 · 28,145 votes
Have 51%Had 49%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate17%Love
50%Like
17%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
31%Love
40%Like
7%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate
28,145 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAretha
SillageAretha
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerArethaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody91%
rose83%
floral74%
powdery65%
citrus56%
white floral100%
floral92%
fruity84%
sweet77%
fresh69%
citrus61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangePearBergamot
Heart
Turkish RoseJasmineMagnoliaWhite Flowers
Base
SandalwoodCedarMusk
Top
PearMelonMagnoliaPeachMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyTuberoseFreesiaRoseOrchidVioletPlum
Base
MuskVanillaCedarBlackberry
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pear, Bergamot and Turkish Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter52
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#63,862
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#3,057
PerfumerCalice Becker
Launched1999
Reviews210
Category winnerJ'adoreHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAretha by Ajmal is a bright fruity floral built around pear and citrus on top, then a classic bouquet of Turkish rose, jasmine and soft white flowers. As it dries down, the scent turns smoother and more grounded, with clean musk and light woods (cedar and sandalwood). It suits warm weather and daytime wear best, espec…
Reviews →Dior J'adore is a bright floral fruity perfume that opens with a mouthwatering splash of sweet pear, crisp cantaloupe melon, and zesty mandarin orange. As the initial dewy fruitiness settles on skin, it blooms into an expansive bouquet of creamy jasmine, velvety magnolia, fresh lily-of-the-valley, and subtle rose. The…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Aretha or J'adore?
Aretha takes 3 of 4 categories. Aretha is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; J'adore is rated 3.79/5 from 28,145 votes. Choose Aretha for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose J'adore for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Aretha or J'adore?
Aretha lasts longest (Aretha 73/100, J'adore 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aretha or J'adore?
Aretha projects furthest (Aretha 63/100, J'adore 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aretha and J'adore smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pear, Bergamot and Turkish Rose.
Is Aretha or J'adore better for summer or winter?
Aretha suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aretha and J'adore?
Aretha has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Magnolia and White Flowers, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk. J'adore has top notes of Pear, Melon, Magnolia and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose and Freesia, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Cedar and Blackberry.
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