Axis Diamond vs Jardin d'Essai
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Axis DiamondChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jardin d'EssaiChoose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Axis Diamond2/4
Jardin d'Essai2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Jardin d'Essai
- Sillage & projection
- Axis Diamond
- Value for money
- Axis Diamond
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Jardin d'Essai
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Axis DiamondAxisJardin d'EssaiMaïssa ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%
3.91/ 5 · 47 votes
Have 25%Had 13%Want 63%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
31%Love
25%Like
38%Ok
0%Dislike
6%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityJardin d'Essai
SillageAxis Diamond
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAxis DiamondBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
white floral92%
woody84%
powdery77%
musky69%
floral61%
fruity84%
musky77%
amber30%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
Orange BlossomRoseLilyJasmine Sambac
Base
VanillaAmbrette (Musk Mallow)White Cedar ExtractSandalwoodAmberMusk
Top1 to 2 hours
RaspberryOrangeBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart3 to 4 hours
TuberoseJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRose
Base5 to 8 hours
MuskVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Rose. Durations are only published for Jardin d'Essai, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall75
Winter75
Day100
Night40
Spring100
Summer25
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night75
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#53,890
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#38,912
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2020
Reviews0
Category winnerJardin d'EssaiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAxis Diamond is a bright citrus floral that opens with bergamot and mandarin, then settles into orange blossom, jasmine sambac, rose, and lily over a soft woody vanilla musk base. It looks most at home in spring and daytime wear, especially if you like feminine florals with a powdery, musky finish. The style reads air…
Reviews →Jardin d'Essai by Maïssa Parfums is a vibrant fruity floral fragrance that pairs sunny citrus with a rich floral heart. The scent opens with a burst of crisp bergamot, sweet orange, mandarin orange, and tangy raspberry. As the initial fruit sparkle settles, a lavish bouquet of tuberose, jasmine sambac, orange blossom,…
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, Axis Diamond or Jardin d'Essai?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Axis Diamond is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Jardin d'Essai is rated 3.91/5 from 47 votes. Choose Axis Diamond for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jardin d'Essai for a fruity and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Axis Diamond or Jardin d'Essai?
Jardin d'Essai lasts longest (Jardin d'Essai 78/100, Axis Diamond 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Axis Diamond or Jardin d'Essai?
Axis Diamond projects furthest (Axis Diamond 75/100, Jardin d'Essai 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Axis Diamond and Jardin d'Essai smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Rose.
Is Axis Diamond or Jardin d'Essai better for summer or winter?
Axis Diamond suits daytime wear; Jardin d'Essai suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Axis Diamond and Jardin d'Essai?
Axis Diamond has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose, Lily and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Vanilla, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), White Cedar Extract and Sandalwood. Jardin d'Essai has top notes of Raspberry, Orange, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Amber.
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