Fragrance comparison

Behind the Curtain vs Jeanne Lanvin Blossom

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 64 ratings analysed

Behind the Curtain

House of Matriarch

3.3611 votes

Rank #61,231 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Jeanne Lanvin Blossom

Lanvin

4.0853 votes

Rank #23,982 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Behind the Curtain
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Jeanne Lanvin Blossom
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Behind the Curtain2/4

Jeanne Lanvin Blossom2/4

Ratings & consensus: Jeanne Lanvin Blossom
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Behind the Curtain
Sillage & projection: Behind the Curtain
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jeanne Lanvin Blossom

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Behind the CurtainHouse of Matriarch

Jeanne Lanvin BlossomLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 17%Had 7%Want 77%

4.08/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 42%

Category winnerJeanne Lanvin BlossomRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

18%Like

0%Ok

36%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

36%Love

42%Like

17%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityBehind the Curtain

SillageBehind the Curtain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value68

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

leather77%

oud69%

animalic61%

fruity100%

floral88%

fresh77%

woody65%

sweet53%

rose42%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

RaspberryBlack CurrantBlack ElderHoneysuckle

Heart3-4 hrs

LeatherLitchiCassiaPeonyWhite AmberYlang-YlangExotic Woods

Base8-10 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskOrris RootPowdery NotesVanillaPatchouli

Top

Black CurrantLitchiPearCitruses

Heart

PeonyFreesiaRaspberry

Base

PatchouliMuskVanillaAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Black Currant, Litchi and Peony. Durations are only published for Behind the Curtain, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day41

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall37

Winter11

Day100

Night27

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 40%Party 34%Casual 17%Work 9%

Men3

Unisex3

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,231

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,982

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerJeanne Lanvin BlossomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Matriarch Behind the Curtain is a dark, complex blend of tart fruit, worn leather, and resinous wood. The opening hits fast with sour black currant, sweet raspberry, and black elder. Within minutes, a dense jacket leather note pulls the sweetness into moody territory. Powdery orris root, agarwood oud, and dar…

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Jeanne Lanvin Blossom is a vibrant floral-fruity scent anchored in blackcurrant, litchi, and pear. It opens with a bright, crisp citrus burst before settling into a peony and raspberry heart. Designed for casual, warm-weather wear, it provides a clean, feminine profile that feels both refreshing and elegant. It is an …

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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, Behind the Curtain or Jeanne Lanvin Blossom?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Behind the Curtain is rated 3.36/5 from 11 votes; Jeanne Lanvin Blossom is rated 4.08/5 from 53 votes. Choose Behind the Curtain for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Jeanne Lanvin Blossom for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Behind the Curtain or Jeanne Lanvin Blossom?

Behind the Curtain lasts longest (Behind the Curtain 60/100, Jeanne Lanvin Blossom 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Behind the Curtain or Jeanne Lanvin Blossom?

Behind the Curtain projects furthest (Behind the Curtain 55/100, Jeanne Lanvin Blossom 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Behind the Curtain and Jeanne Lanvin Blossom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Black Currant, Litchi and Peony.

Is Behind the Curtain or Jeanne Lanvin Blossom better for summer or winter?

Behind the Curtain suits evening wear; Jeanne Lanvin Blossom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Behind the Curtain and Jeanne Lanvin Blossom?

Behind the Curtain has top notes of Raspberry, Black Currant, Black Elder and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Leather, Litchi, Cassia and Peony, a base of Agarwood (Oud), White Musk, Orris Root and Powdery Notes. Jeanne Lanvin Blossom has top notes of Black Currant, Litchi, Pear and Citruses, heart notes of Peony, Freesia and Raspberry, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla and Amber.