Fragrance comparison

Begin Again vs Fleur de Jour

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 67 ratings analysed

Begin Again

DIEM

4.001 votes

Rank #66,514 White FloralSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Fleur de Jour

Antonio Puig

3.8366 votes

Rank #31,211 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Begin Again
Choose it for a white floral and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Fleur de Jour
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Begin Again2/4

Fleur de Jour2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Begin Again
Sillage & projection: Begin Again
Value for money: Fleur de Jour
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fleur de Jour

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Begin AgainDIEM

Fleur de JourAntonio Puig

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.83/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 34%Had 40%Want 26%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

24%Love

52%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBegin Again

SillageBegin Again

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value84

Category winnerFleur de JourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

soft spicy83%

woody65%

animalic48%

powdery30%

white floral100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

fruity77%

rose69%

mossy61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LilySandalwoodTomato LeafPepperJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CitrusesBlack CurrantPepper

Heart

JasmineLilyRose

Base

Oakmoss

InformationalShared notesLily, Pepper and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Begin Again, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer87

Fall35

Winter35

Day100

Night16

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,514

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,211

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerFleur de JourHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Begin Again by DIEM is a crisp floral green fragrance built around clean botanicals, airy garden blossoms, and smooth woods. The opening immediately presents the pungent, garden-fresh snap of crushed tomato leaf alongside a gentle sprinkle of pepper. As the initial sharpness settles, a clean white floral heart emerges…

Reviews →

Fleur de Jour reads as a bright citrus floral with a slightly green, gently bitter edge rather than a soft powdery bouquet. Jasmine, lily and rose sit over a mossy base, so it feels fresh, crisp and a little old-school in a pleasant way. It looks most at home in warm weather and daytime wear. If you enjoy airy floral …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Begin Again or Fleur de Jour?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Begin Again is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Fleur de Jour is rated 3.83/5 from 66 votes. Choose Begin Again for a white floral and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Fleur de Jour for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Begin Again or Fleur de Jour?

Begin Again lasts longest (Begin Again 60/100, Fleur de Jour 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Begin Again or Fleur de Jour?

Projection is very close: Begin Again 50/100, Fleur de Jour 49/100 for sillage.

Do Begin Again and Fleur de Jour smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Lily, Pepper and Jasmine.

Is Begin Again or Fleur de Jour better for summer or winter?

Fleur de Jour suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Begin Again and Fleur de Jour?

Begin Again features Lily, Sandalwood, Tomato Leaf, Pepper and Jasmine. Fleur de Jour has top notes of Citruses, Black Currant and Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily and Rose, a base of Oakmoss.