Fragrance comparison

Birmane vs Jaipur

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,470 ratings analysed

4 wins

Birmane

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.11529 votes

Rank #3,853 SweetVanilla

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Jaipur

Boucheron

4.00941 votes

Rank #2,207 FruityPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Birmane takes 4 of 7 categories.

Birmane
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Jaipur
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Birmane4/7

Jaipur2/7

Ratings & consensus: Birmane
Community sentiment: Birmane
Longevity: Birmane
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Birmane
Versatility: Jaipur
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jaipur

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BirmaneVan Cleef & Arpels

JaipurBoucheron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 43%Had 32%Want 25%

4.00/ 5 · 941 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerBirmaneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

529 votes

35%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

941 votes

Category winnerBirmaneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBirmane

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBirmaneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

woody77%

fruity69%

balsamic61%

fruity100%

powdery92%

floral84%

sweet77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both sweet, powdery and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PineappleBrazilian RosewoodBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropeOrchidRose

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanSandalwoodVanillaMusk

Top

PeachApricotPlumPineappleFreesia

Heart

RosePeonyCarnationJasmineOrris RootOrchidBlack locustLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodHeliotropeBenzoinVanillaAmberMuskStyraxVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Heliotrope, Orchid and Rose. Durations are only published for Birmane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night71

Spring79

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJaipurMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Men3

Unisex11

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,853

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#2,207

PerfumerJean-Pierre Mary, Sophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews101

Category winnerJaipurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Van Cleef & Arpels Birmane is a rare 1999 oriental woody perfume that balances juicy sweetness with powdery floral warmth and rich woods. It opens with an unusual burst of tart pineapple, citrusy bergamot, and polished Brazilian rosewood, creating a bright fruity sparkle that avoids smelling like cheap candy. Within t…

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Boucheron Jaipur opens with a thick burst of stewed plum, ripe peach, and pineapple before settling into a dense floral heart of rose, carnation, and orris root. The base lingers for over eight hours on warm vanilla, powdery heliotrope, and creamy sandalwood. It fits cold autumn evenings and formal winter gatherings w…

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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, Birmane or Jaipur?

Birmane takes 4 of 7 categories. Birmane is rated 4.11/5 from 529 votes; Jaipur is rated 4.00/5 from 941 votes. Choose Birmane for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Jaipur for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Birmane or Jaipur?

They last about the same: Birmane 72/100, Jaipur 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Birmane or Jaipur?

Projection is very close: Birmane 64/100, Jaipur 64/100 for sillage.

Do Birmane and Jaipur smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Heliotrope, Orchid and Rose.

Is Birmane or Jaipur better for summer or winter?

For summer, Birmane is the stronger pick. For winter, Birmane is the stronger pick. Birmane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Birmane and Jaipur?

Birmane has top notes of Pineapple, Brazilian Rosewood, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Heliotrope, Orchid and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk. Jaipur has top notes of Peach, Apricot, Plum and Pineapple, heart notes of Rose, Peony, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Heliotrope, Benzoin and Vanilla.