Aretha vs Jardin de Paris
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
ArethaChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jardin de ParisChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aretha2/4
Jardin de Paris2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Aretha
- Sillage & projection
- Aretha
- Value for money
- Jardin de Paris
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Jardin de Paris
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ArethaAjmalJardin de ParisMaison AlhambraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 39%Had 12%Want 49%
4.26/ 5 · 82 votes
Have 48%Had 8%Want 44%
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
48%Love
35%Like
12%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
82 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 winnerJardin de ParisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody91%
rose83%
floral74%
powdery65%
citrus56%
floral100%
white floral92%
citrus84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
tuberose61%
Scent match50%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
MagnoliaPearBergamotPeachMandarin Orange
Heart
JasmineTuberoseLily of the ValleyFreesiaOrchidRoseVioletPlum
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
Summer93
Fall59
Winter34
Day100
Night32
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#64,560
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#11,826
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerJardin de ParisHigher 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 →Jardin de Paris is a fruity floral composition centered on magnolia and pear. It offers a bright, accessible profile that leans into feminine, light floral aesthetics. Designed for daily wear in warmer weather, it provides an affordable entry point for those seeking a fresh, office-friendly scent with a clean, soap-li…
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 Jardin de Paris?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aretha is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Jardin de Paris is rated 4.26/5 from 82 votes. Choose Aretha for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jardin de Paris for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Aretha or Jardin de Paris?
Aretha lasts longest (Aretha 73/100, Jardin de Paris 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aretha or Jardin de Paris?
Aretha projects furthest (Aretha 63/100, Jardin de Paris 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aretha and Jardin de Paris smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% 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 Jardin de Paris better for summer or winter?
Aretha suits daytime wear; Jardin de Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aretha and Jardin de Paris?
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. Jardin de Paris has top notes of Magnolia, Pear, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose, Lily of the Valley and Freesia, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Cedar and Blackberry.
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