Catherine vs JCC No. 2
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
JCC No. 2 takes 6 of 7 categories.
CatherineChoose it for a green and aldehydic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
JCC No. 2Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Catherine1/7
JCC No. 26/7
- Ratings & consensus
- JCC No. 2
- Community sentiment
- JCC No. 2
- Longevity
- JCC No. 2
- Sillage & projection
- JCC No. 2
- Value for money
- JCC No. 2
- Versatility
- JCC No. 2
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Catherine
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CatherineRasasiJCC No. 2CastelbajacWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.40/ 5 · 496 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
4.27/ 5 · 49 votes
Have 30%Had 18%Want 52%
Category winnerJCC No. 2Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
42%Like
7%Ok
27%Dislike
1%Hate
489 votes
47%Love
43%Like
0%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
49 votes
Category winnerJCC No. 2Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityJCC No. 2
SillageJCC No. 2
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJCC No. 2Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
aldehydic92%
fresh84%
floral77%
woody69%
mossy61%
woody100%
leather92%
amber84%
smoky77%
warm spicy69%
earthy61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesWater HyacinthGreen NotesGalbanumBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart
IrisLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmine
Base
oak mossMuskVirginia CedarSandalwood
Top20-35 mins
GalbanumBergamotFruity NotesAmalfi LemonGardenia
Heart2-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangCarnationIrisSandalwoodRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base7-10+ hrs
Castoreumoak mossLeatherOlibanumPatchouliAmberFrench labdanum
InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Iris. Durations are only published for JCC No. 2, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter81
Day–
Night–
Spring58
Summer42
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night100
Category winnerJCC No. 2Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,000
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Overall rank#31,034
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCatherineHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCatherine by Rasasi is a floral aldehyde fragrance defined by a crisp, green opening and a structured, powdery heart. It feels like a vintage classic, built around sharp galbanum and soapy lily-of-the-valley, finishing with a mossy, woody dry-down. This scent suits those who enjoy clean, professional profiles for dail…
Reviews →Castelbajac JCC No. 2 is an assertive green chypre floral launched in 1987 that pairs bitter crushed galbanum with deep leather and earthy oakmoss. The opening delivers a sharp burst of tart Amalfi lemon and bitter green foliage before melting into a spiced floral heart filled with carnation, powdery iris, and sweet j…
Reviews →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, Catherine or JCC No. 2?
JCC No. 2 takes 6 of 7 categories. Catherine is rated 3.40/5 from 496 votes; JCC No. 2 is rated 4.27/5 from 49 votes. Choose Catherine for a green and aldehydic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose JCC No. 2 for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Catherine or JCC No. 2?
JCC No. 2 lasts longest (JCC No. 2 81/100, Catherine 78/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Catherine or JCC No. 2?
Projection is very close: JCC No. 2 73/100, Catherine 72/100 for sillage.
Do Catherine and JCC No. 2 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Iris.
Is Catherine or JCC No. 2 better for summer or winter?
For summer, JCC No. 2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Catherine is the stronger pick. JCC No. 2 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Catherine and JCC No. 2?
Catherine has top notes of Aldehydes, Water Hyacinth, Green Notes and Galbanum, heart notes of Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Musk, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood. JCC No. 2 has top notes of Galbanum, Bergamot, Fruity Notes and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Iris and Sandalwood, a base of Castoreum, oak moss, Leather and Olibanum.
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