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Bonjour vs Lesedi La Rona I

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

Updated 43 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bonjour takes 2 of 4 categories.

  • Bonjour

    Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Lesedi La Rona I

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bonjour2/4
Lesedi La Rona I1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Bonjour
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Bonjour
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Lesedi La Rona I

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
BonjourHenry Jacques
Lesedi La Rona IGraff
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.86/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%
3.78/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
86%Love
14%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

25%Love
36%Like
31%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate96
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityBonjour

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value15
Category winnerBonjourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family
white floral100%
sweet92%
yellow floral84%
citrus77%
herbal69%
fruity61%
woody100%
powdery92%
musky84%
iris77%
earthy69%
rose61%
Scent match8%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
ChamomileMandarin Orange
Heart
Ylang-YlangOrange BlossomEgyptian Jasmine
Base
Berry FruitsWhite MuskVanilla
Top
Pink PepperYlang-YlangBergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruit
Heart
OrrisRoseEgyptian Jasmine
Base
White MuskPatchouliAmberLeatherSandalwoodCedarVetiverMoss
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Egyptian Jasmine and White Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night33
Spring57
Summer21
Fall100
Winter57
Day100
Night71
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men8
Unisex31
Women62
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,606

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,715

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerLesedi La Rona IHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bonjour by Henry Jacques opens with crisp mandarin orange and aromatic chamomile before settling into lush ylang-ylang and Egyptian jasmine. A soft base of white musk and berry fruits adds warmth without overwhelming the floral core. It wears effortlessly during bright spring mornings, pairing well with tailored linen…

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Lesedi La Rona I by Graff opens with a bright burst of bergamot, pink pepper, and tropical ylang-ylang before settling into a dense heart of buttery orris root and Egyptian jasmine. As the fragrance warms on skin during crisp autumn afternoons, base notes of patchouli, cedar, white musk, and soft leather emerge, givin…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bonjour or Lesedi La Rona I?

Bonjour takes 2 of 4 categories. Bonjour is rated 4.86/5 from 7 votes; Lesedi La Rona I is rated 3.78/5 from 36 votes. Choose Bonjour for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lesedi La Rona I for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bonjour or Lesedi La Rona I?

Bonjour lasts longest (Bonjour 80/100, Lesedi La Rona I 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bonjour or Lesedi La Rona I?

Projection is very close: Bonjour 63/100, Lesedi La Rona I 63/100 for sillage.

Do Bonjour and Lesedi La Rona I smell similar?

Clearly different: a 8% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Egyptian Jasmine and White Musk.

Is Bonjour or Lesedi La Rona I better for summer or winter?

Bonjour suits daytime wear; Lesedi La Rona I suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bonjour and Lesedi La Rona I?

Bonjour has top notes of Chamomile and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Berry Fruits, White Musk and Vanilla. Lesedi La Rona I has top notes of Pink Pepper, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orris, Rose and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Patchouli, Amber and Leather.

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