Fragrance comparison

Blue Agava & Cacao vs Imperial Jade

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 1,502 ratings analysed

2 wins

Blue Agava & Cacao

Jo Malone London

4.151,499 votes

Rank #2,199 Warm SpicyCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Imperial Jade

Agatha

4.673 votes

Rank #21,122 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Agava & Cacao takes 2 of 3 categories.

Blue Agava & Cacao
Choose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Imperial Jade
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Blue Agava & Cacao2/3

Imperial Jade1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Imperial Jade
Sillage & projection: Blue Agava & Cacao
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Blue Agava & Cacao

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue Agava & CacaoJo Malone London

Imperial JadeAgatha

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,499 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

1,499 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityImperial Jade

SillageBlue Agava & Cacao

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

cacao90%

sweet80%

aromatic70%

vanilla60%

powdery50%

woody100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomLime (Linden) BlossomGrapefruitRed Berries

Heart2-3 hrs

OrchidLilyGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

CacaoVanilla PodCinnamonVetiverMusk

Top

IvyBlood OrangeRed BerriesPear

Heart

JasmineCinnamonPink PepperLily

Base

VetiverMuskSandalwoodPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Lily, Cinnamon and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Blue Agava & Cacao, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex51

Women45

Casual 36%Work 31%Date 25%Party 8%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,199

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews144

Overall rank#21,122

PerfumerDrom

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerBlue Agava & CacaoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue Agava & Cacao by Jo Malone London delivers a refreshing spin on spiced gourmands. It avoids the sticky, syrupy weight common to dessert fragrances. The first spray brings an energetic burst of bitter grapefruit and crushed green cardamom pods. This initial sparkle quickly evolves into something reminiscent of chi…

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Imperial Jade reads as a woody, musky floral with a greener edge than its note list might suggest. Reviewers describe a cool, delicate opening with fruity touches, then a dry vetiver, cedar and patchouli core that feels natural, clean and quietly sensual. It seems best suited to someone who wants softness over drama. …

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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, Blue Agava & Cacao or Imperial Jade?

Blue Agava & Cacao takes 2 of 3 categories. Blue Agava & Cacao is rated 4.15/5 from 1,499 votes; Imperial Jade is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Blue Agava & Cacao for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Imperial Jade for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue Agava & Cacao or Imperial Jade?

Imperial Jade lasts longest (Imperial Jade 80/100, Blue Agava & Cacao 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Agava & Cacao or Imperial Jade?

Blue Agava & Cacao projects furthest (Blue Agava & Cacao 54/100, Imperial Jade 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Agava & Cacao and Imperial Jade smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Lily, Cinnamon and Vetiver.

Is Blue Agava & Cacao or Imperial Jade better for summer or winter?

Blue Agava & Cacao suits daytime wear; Imperial Jade suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Agava & Cacao and Imperial Jade?

Blue Agava & Cacao has top notes of Cardamom, Lime (Linden) Blossom, Grapefruit and Red Berries, heart notes of Orchid, Lily and Geranium, a base of Cacao, Vanilla Pod, Cinnamon and Vetiver. Imperial Jade has top notes of Ivy, Blood Orange, Red Berries and Pear, heart notes of Jasmine, Cinnamon, Pink Pepper and Lily, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.